The true art of government consists in not governing too much.

Jonathan Shipley (1714 – 6 December 1788) was the son of a London stationer; his mother's family were owners of Twyford House a large manor in Winchester England. He stated: "Money that is earned so dearly as this ought to be expended with great wisdom and economy. In 1782 in a letter to Henry Laurens Franklin called Shipley "America's constant friend the good Bishop of Asaph.

Asaph Street in Old Town Alexandria Virginia in the United States is named in Shipley's honor. Jonathan grew up at Walbrook in the City of London. Therefore he had it publiJonathan Shipleyd but due to the general feeling in England against the rebellious colonies the speech had no effect.