James McHenry — American Politician born on November 16, 1753, died on May 03, 1816

James McHenry was an Irish-born American statesman. McHenry was a signer of the United States Constitution from Maryland and the namesake of Fort McHenry. He was a delegate to the Continental Congress from Maryland, and the third United States Secretary of War, under the first and second presidents, George Washington, and John Adams,... (wikipedia)

In vain, without the Bible, we increase penal laws and draw entrenchments around our institutions.
Bibles are strong entrenchments. Where they abound, men cannot pursue wicked courses, and at the same time enjoy quiet conscience.
Public utility pleads most forcibly for the general distribution of the Holy Scriptures.