James Madison Papers

James Madison to Ferdinand R. Hassler, 6 March 1828

Montpellier Mar. 6th. 1828

J. M. presents his respects to Mr. Hassler with many thanks for the "Popular Exposition of the System of the Universe". politely sent & just recd; to which he adds his good wishes for the success, to wch. such a work executed with the known ability of the author can not fail to be entitled. Every insight into the grandeur & structure of the universe, having a happy tendency at once to expand the human mind, and to cherish its moral conceptions, astronomy in its most simple & intelligible developments, must always form a useful element in popular Education.

FC (DLC).

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