CHAPTER V.
SEPTEMBER 20, 1812--JUNE 13, 1813 Models the "Dying Hercules."-- Dreams of greatness .-- Again expresses gratitude to his parents .-- Begins painting of "Dying Hercules."-- Letter from Jeremiah Evarts .-- Morse upholds righteousness of the war .-- Henry Thornton .-- Political discussions .-- Gilbert Stuart .-- William Wilberforce.
-- James Wynne's reminiscences of Morse, Coleridge, Leslie, Allston, and Dr.Abernethy .-- Letters from his mother and brother .-- Letters from friends on the state of the fine arts in America.--"The Dying Hercules" exhibited at the Royal Academy .-- Expenses of painting .-- Receives Adelphi Gold Medal for statuette of Hercules .-- Mr.Dunlap's reminiscences .-- Critics praise "Dying Hercules".