"Slaves, though held by the laws of men, are free by the laws of God."

"No power on earth has a right to take our property from us without our consent."

"The Americans are the first people whom heaven has favoured with an opportunity of deliberating upon and choosing for…"

"Among the strange things of this world, nothing seems more strange than that men pursuing happiness should knowingly …"

"The Bible is the best of all books, for it is the word of God and teaches us the way to be happy in this world and in…"

"Our people had been so long accustomed to the practice and convenience of having slaves, that very few among them eve…"

"That men should pray and fight for their own freedom, and yet keep others in slavery, is certainly acting a very inco…"

"It is much to be wished that slavery may be abolished. The honour of the States, as well as justice and humanity, in …"

"With equal pleasure I have as often taken notice, that Providence has been pleased to give this one connected country…"

"This country and this people seem to have been made for each other, and it appears as if it was the design of Provide…"