[Samuel F. B. Morse, His Letters and Journals by Samuel F. B. Morse]@TWC D-Link bookSamuel F. B. Morse, His Letters and Journals CHAPTER V 14/29
I feel quite flattered at his remembrance of me.
Tell him that, by coming to England, I know how more justly to appreciate his great merits.
There is really no one in England who equals him. "Accompanying this are some newspapers, some of Cobbett's, a man of no principle and a great rascal, yet a man of sense and says many good things." I have quoted at length from this letter in order that we may gain a clearer insight into the character of the man.
While in no wise neglecting his main objects in life, he yet could not help taking a deep interest in public affairs.
He was frank and outspoken in his opinions, but courteous withal.
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