As to himself, he was much noted for his learning, but most of all for the great example he gave, with respect to the usefulness and integrity of his life.
By introducing my work to the sanction of a friend of such high character and extensive connexions, I thought I should be doing great things.

And so the event proved.

For when I went to him after he had read it, I found that it had made a deep impression upon his mind.

As a friend to humanity, he lamented over the miseries of the oppressed Africans; and over the crimes of their tyrants, as a friend to morality and religion.

He cautioned me, however, against being too sanguine in my expectations, as so many thousands were interested in continuing the trade.