Let abler pens in those departments eulogise him.

Whatever this writer saw of him in the judicial chair or legal forum was unexceptionably creditable to him.
On the great themes of theology his conceptions and beliefs accorded mainly with those of the writer.

They were sublimely liberal and regenerative, excluding all notions of the divine attributes and government in the least degree derogatory to the character of God as the Supreme, All-Perfect Father of the Universe.
Hoping that his numerous personal friends in the various relations of life will do greater justice and honor to his memory than this pen can, the foregoing is respectfully tendered.
Very respectfully yours, ADIN BALLOU.
But it is not necessary to seek an explanation of Judge Thayer's interest in life beyond the native tendencies which came to him by lawful inheritance.

More than one person of his name and blood in former generations were noted for their public spirit and exercised a large influence in the affairs of the town.

Traditions of two brothers, Captain Caleb Thayer and 'Squire Elisha Thayer, are still fresh.