"I had rather be in my grave, than in the present situation."

"I shall rely confidently on that Providence which has hitherto preserved and been bountiful to me, and not doubt that with the continuance of its aid I shall be enabled to discharge with fidelity such…"

"The unfortunate condition of the persons whose labour in part I employed has been the only unavoidable subject of regret."

"The company in which you will improve most will be least expensive to you."

"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…"