John T Morse
John Torrey Morse (1840-1937) was an American historian and biographer. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts on January 9, 1840, and lived in that city as a lawyer. Morse was the editor of the 'American Statesmen Series, ' and published biographies of Alexander Hamilton in two volumes, considered his most significant work. He also wrote biographies on John and J. Q. Adams, Jefferson, Lincoln, Franklin, and Dr. Holmes. Morse also authored Banks and Banking, Arbitration and Award, and Famous...See more
John Torrey Morse (1840-1937) was an American historian and biographer. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts on January 9, 1840, and lived in that city as a lawyer. Morse was the editor of the 'American Statesmen Series, ' and published biographies of Alexander Hamilton in two volumes, considered his most significant work. He also wrote biographies on John and J. Q. Adams, Jefferson, Lincoln, Franklin, and Dr. Holmes. Morse also authored Banks and Banking, Arbitration and Award, and Famous Trials. See less