"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."

"As I have heard since my arrival at this place, a circumstantial account of my death and dying speech, I take this early opportunity of contradicting the first, and of assuring you, that I have not as…"

"Discipline is the soul of an army. It makes small numbers formidable; procures success to the weak, and esteem to all."

"Influence is not government."

"Nothing can be more hurtful to the service, than the too frequent changes of officers."