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I suppose to some of his writings( translated from the Latin
by himself) "To dire misfortunes never yield
But still more boldly take the field."
for he was sanguine, full of hope and of a cheerful temper.
He always had a strong desire to to to S. America and
even before the Revolution commenced, when in France he
obtained Letters of introduction from the Duke de Ponthieu
and many other high Characters, to persons there; but the
jealousy of the Spanish Government was such, at that
time, that it was very difficult for Strangers to be
allowed to visit those fertile regions, so interesting to the
curious traveller.--And at last when all obstacles
were removed by the liberation of the Country, this
Government would not gratify him, tho' they sent men
far, far inferior to him, in talents, Education, useful-
ness and why? to serve their own political aggrandizement!
He was charitable, humane and benevolent, as many
letters of thanks to him will testify. To distressed { ? }
and to all in distress, he was kind in word and deed, as far
as his means would allow; and indeed further in some instances
as I have notes now in my possession for money lent,