Boston Herald:
"The author writes in a frank, indulgent, and hearty manner, skilfully outlining his characters."
Boston Transcript:
"It is a sincere and unpretending study of life, wrought with care."
Pittsburg Bulletin:
"The plot is well contrived, and the tale draws the reader along with increasing interest until the end."
Boston Saturday Evening Gazette:
"The author has a keen knowledge of character, and it is abundantly displayed in his novel."
Springfield Republican:
"'Uncle Terry' is an 'original Yankee,' full of native wit and humor, genial, kind-hearted, and full of the milk of human kindness."