He was even able to do more as an adviser and counsellor than in any public office, though he filled several of the latter in the earlier part of the war.

He furnished no inconsiderable part of the money needed at particular times, and he was only less valuable on account of his money than he was for his patriotism and good judgment.
"Now, Christy, remember that you are an officer of the United States, and make yourself worthy of the place you occupy," said his father to Christy, on the evening of his last day at home.

"Study your duty, and then perform it faithfully.

Perhaps I can tell you something of more value than good advice is generally considered to be." "I shall try to follow your good advice, father; and I mean to do my duty; and it will not be for the want of trying if I fail," replied Christy.
"You have sailed with Captain Breaker a great deal when you were in a different relation to him.

Now I must warn you that he has his duty to do, and I hope you will not expect to be favored, or ask him for privileges not granted to other officers," continued the late owner of the Bellevite.
"I am sure I expect him to be impartial with his officers." "I meant to have seen Breaker this afternoon before I came home; but I had not time to go to the ship.