"There is nothing more likely to produce an alteration in the conduct of the Indians than a conviction in their minds that we are able and determined to punish them for their depredations."

"Associate with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation; for it is better to be alone than in bad company."

"I am clearly in sentiment with you, that no man ought to be deprived of the fruits of his labour but by his own consent."

"I die hard, but I am not afraid to go."

"Experience teaches us that it is much easier to prevent an enemy from posting themselves than it is to dislodge them after they have got possession."