We have seen him and think his modesty and apparent amiableness promise as much happiness to his friends as his talents may procure distinction for himself.

He is peculiarly fortunate, not only in having Mr.Allston for an adviser and friend, but in his companion in painting, Mr.Leslie, a young man from Philadelphia highly recommended by my uncle there, and whose extreme diffidence adds to the most promising talents the patient industry and desire of improvement which are necessary to bring them to perfection.

They have been drawing each other's pictures.

Mr.Leslie is in the Spanish costume and Mr.Morse in Highland dress.

They are in an unfinished state, but striking resemblances." This Highland lad, I hope, my dear friend, you will see, and in due time be again blessed with the interesting original.
At this time the good father was sore distressed financially.