1To Thomas Jefferson from Abbé André, 7 October 1786 (Jefferson Papers)
You have been so good as to favour me with your Recommandation . I Hope I shall be happy enough to not disgrace it; and to deserve it, I will make my utmost Endeavours. I have no other way to return you my dutiful thanks but to attend the most as possible the young Gentlemen you will send to my boarding. Mr. Barett and Mr. St. John de Crevecour Called upon me yesterday for their sons; I hope I...