"The unfortunate condition of the persons, whose labour in this Country has hitherto been applied to the culture of the earth, and the various branches of Mechanics, can only be ameliorated by a slow, …"

"Observe good faith and justice towards all nations; cultivate peace and harmony with all."

"I can only say, that I am a Citizen of America, and an Officer of the Army: That I am therefore precluded from the enjoyment of that Liberty, which can only be derived from a free Government."

"I require no guard but the affections of the people."

"how unkind it was of Noah now I have mentioned his name to suffer such a brood of Vermin to get a birth in the Ark"