His uncle, Matthew Adams, described him as "master of nine languages," and claimed that he was conversant with the most famous Greek, Latin, Italian, French, and Spanish authors, as well as with the noblest English writers.
His uncle, Matthew Adams, characterized him as "master of nine languages," and asserted that he was well-versed in the most renowned Greek, Latin, Italian, French, and Spanish authors, as well as with the most esteemed English writers.