"The path of my future life is now marked out. I shall retire to my farm, and never cease to pray for the prosperity of my country."

"It is well known that when I was in the service of my country, I never spared myself; and I do not mean to do it now."

"The Army, as usual, are without Pay; and a great part of the Soldiery without Shirts; and tho' the patience of them is equally thread bear, the States seem perfectly indifferent to their cries."

"It is needless to premise, that my table is large enough to hold the ladies; of this they had ocular proof yesterday."

"I have no other view than to promote the public good, and am uninfluenced by any consideration of private interest."