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, described him as a master of multiple languages, and stated that he had a deep understanding of the most prominent Greek, Latin, Italian, French, and Spanish authors, as well as with the most respected English writers.