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Sep 18, 1796

Associate yourself with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation; for 'tis better to be alone than in bad company.

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Mar 1, 1797

It is with peculiar satisfaction I can say, that prompted by a high sense of duty in my attendance on public worship, I have been gratified by the liberal and interesting discourses delivered in your Churches.

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Jul 12, 1798

I can not express how greatly affected I am at this new proof of public confidence.

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Sep 18, 1796

Good government is the product of a well-informed and engaged citizenry.

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