That patient industry which has in all ages characterized the masters of the art, he will find it to his interest to apply to his studies the farther he advances in them.

His success has been moderately good.

If he could sell the pictures he has on hand, the avails would probably pay his way into France." Referring to these letters the father, writing on January 25, 1815, says:-- "We have had letters from Dr.Romeyn and Mr.Van Schaick concerning you which have comforted us much.

Since receiving them we don't know but we have expressed ourselves, in our letters in answer to your last, a little stronger than we ought in regard to your _political_ feelings and conduct.

I find others who have returned feel pretty much as you do.