1Louis H. Girardin to Thomas Jefferson, 20 February 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
M r Simon Chaudron , a Gentleman probably better known to You by his talents than by his misfortunes, but recommended by both to those who feel and think like You, has enclosed to me the letter which I now take the liberty to transmit to You. The following extract from his letter to me on the subject, will point out to You a wish that his modesty and his fear to be deemed obtrusive has have...
2Louis H. Girardin to Thomas Jefferson, 11 March 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
It was natural for me, who well know Your goodness, to anticipate what You mention in respect to M r Chaudron . I fear I did not intelligibly request the loan of that vol e of Botta , which contains the speeches on the subject of the Declaration of Independence. I am advised to translate those speeches, as specimens &c. The Editor of the P. folio has awk w ardly misapplied some observations on...
3Louis H. Girardin to Thomas Jefferson, 21 March 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
I am so forcibly struck with the Justness of Your observations on the suppositious speeches introduced by Botta , that I will select other parts, as specimens of his manner—and of mine. Would it be a violence on Your feelings, or an encroachment on Your repose, to request a few lines from Your pen, respecting both the author and the Translator?—Such a Passport would do much towards the success...
4Louis H. Girardin to Thomas Jefferson, 1 April 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
I hasten to answer the enquiry contained in Your note of Yesterday .—The end of the present session is fast approaching, as our examination is to take place on the 23 rd of the present month.—The next session will commence about the 20 th or 23 rd of May—The terms are 25$ per session (5 months—)—Board comes, I believe, to about 14 or 15$ per month, washing included—perhaps, something less. I...
5Louis H. Girardin to Thomas Jefferson, 6 June 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
Indisposition, resulting from the fatigue of my late Journey to Richmond , has prevented me from sending to You sooner the little work of J. B. Descamps “ sur l’utilité des écoles gratuites de dessein & c ”.— I now forward it, together with a table générale of the matters contained in 16 volumes of what the collector has been pleased to style Discours philosophiques .—If the contents of any of...
6Louis H. Girardin to Thomas Jefferson, 5 September 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
I am pressingly requested to apply to You on the subject which I will immediately mention; and, as it is one connected with an Establishment which I Know You have earnestly at heart, I comply with the request of my friend, though always fearful of obtruding my letters on Your tranquillity and repose. A very respectable Gentleman ; with a wife and children, some of whom are married and some...
7Louis H. Girardin to Thomas Jefferson, 19 October 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
You have rendered to my friend an essential Service by assigning to the business concerning which he requested me to consult You , its real shape and dimensions. As he is very old, and has a wife, and several children, besides the Son to whom I alluded, he is cautious, irresolute, and slow in his motions; so that I fear he will be anticipated even in the English branch of the business, which,...
8Louis H. Girardin to Thomas Jefferson, 16 August 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
I ought long since to have thanked You for your very friendly attention in informing me of the appearance of a translation of Botta by M r G. A. Otis . I ought, above all, immediately upon receiving that information, to have replaced in Your hands the two vol s of the italian work, so obligingly lent me, as it was natural enough to suppose that You would wish to compare the copy with the...
9Louis H. Girardin to Thomas Jefferson, 1 April 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
I have postponed returning my thanks to You for your friendly recommendation in my favour to the Trustees of the Balt e College , until I saw what aspect the Institution would assume under my management.—Surely, it was prostrate in every point of view, when I arrived here. The genius of mischief was hovering in triumph above its ruins, owing to a previous want of energy, system, harmony, and...
10Louis H. Girardin to Thomas Jefferson, 12 August 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
I do not know precisely how matters stand at the University with respect to the Mathematical Department—whether You are to have two Professors, or only one—and whether You have Yet made a choice. At any rate, I am sure You will easily excuse me for introducing to Your notice M r O. Reynolds , who is now Professor of Mathematics in this College , where the present state of things compels him to...