1Gabriel Richard to Thomas Jefferson, 9 November 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I arrived at Detroit the 24 th of July last . I found then about a Dozen of Indian children already at the School of Spring Hill . They appear till This momment, very content with their new Condition. I have written several letters from New york and from Detroit to m r Galatin and m r Smith
2Gabriel Richard to Thomas Jefferson, 9 February 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
This is to acquaint your Excellency that your good wishes towards our Institution at Spring-hill have not been yet fulfilled. Although on my part I have complying complyied with my engagements, having till this day a greater number of indian Children than I had agreed to, and although I have transmitted to the Governement the proper Certificates of our Governor , yet nothing has been done...