They saw the United States assume an attitude which they did not expect, and the same men who cried for "war, war," "thrash the Americans," now cry most lustily for peace.
The union of the parties also has convinced them that we are determined to resist their most arrogant pretensions.
Love to all, brothers, Miss Russell, etc.

Yours very affectionately, SAML.

F.B.MORSE.
He ends the letter thus abruptly, probably realizing that he was beginning to tread on forbidden ground, but being unable to resist the temptation.
While from this letter and others we can form a just estimate of the character and temperament of the man, it is also well to learn the opinion of his contemporaries; I shall, therefore, quote from a letter to the elder Morse of the Dr.Romeyn, whom the son was so anxious to have his father see, also from a letter of Mr.Van Schaick to Dr.Romeyn.
The former was written in New York, on December 27, 1814.
"The enclosed letter of my friend Mr.Van Schaick will give you the information concerning your son which you desire.

He has been intimately acquainted with your son for a considerable time.

You may rely on his account, as he is not only a gentleman of unquestionable integrity, but also a professor of the Lord Christ.