He was honoured also by the friendship of Elizabeth Smith, and of Thomas Clarkson and his excellent wife, and was much esteemed by Lord and Lady Lonsdale, and every member of that family.

Among his verses (he wrote many), are some worthy of preservation; one little poem in particular, upon disturbing, by prying curiosity, a bird while hatching her young in his garden.

The latter part of this innocent and good man's life was melancholy.

He became blind, and also poor, by becoming surety for some of his relations.

He was a bachelor.