The figure I shall send to you as soon as it is practicable, and also one of the same to Philadelphia, if possible in time for the next exhibition in May.
"I have enjoyed excellent health and spirits and am perfectly contented.
The war between the two countries has not been productive of any measures against resident American citizens.

I hope it will produce a good effect towards both countries." He adds in a postscript that he has removed from 82 Great Titchfield Street to No.

8 Buckingham Place, Fitzroy Square.
The following extract from a letter to Morse written by his friend, Mr.
Jeremiah Evarts, father of William M.Evarts, dated Charlestown, October 7, 1812, is interesting:-- "I am happy that you are so industriously and prosperously engaged in the prosecution of your profession.

I hope you will let politics entirely alone for many reasons, not the least of which is a regard to the internal tranquillity of your own mind.

I never yet knew a man made happy by studying politics; nor useful, unless he has great duties to perform as a citizen.