I am a native of _____, in the United States of America.

My ancestors migrated from England in the reign of Charles II.; and my grandfather was not undistinguished in the War of Independence.

My family, therefore, enjoyed a somewhat high social position in right of birth; and being also opulent, they were considered disqualified for the public service.

My father once ran for Congress, but was signally defeated by his tailor.

After that event he interfered little in politics, and lived much in his library.