3350. GALLATIN (Albert), Courage.—
I
believe Mr. Gallatin to be of a pure integrity,
and as zealously devoted to the liberties and
interests of our country as its most affectionate
native citizen. Of this his courage in Congress
in the days of terror, gave proofs which
nothing can obliterate from the recollection of
those who were witnesses of it. * * * An
intercourse, almost daily, of eight years with
him, has given me opportunities of knowing his
character more thoroughly than perhaps any
other man living.—
To William Duane. Washington ed. v, 574.
Ford ed., ix, 311.
(M.
1811)
