13 May 1813, Baltimore. “Monsr. De Nard is warmly recommended to me by a very worthy Gentleman.

“Monsr. De Nard wishes to be concerned in the establishment of a Military School under the auspices of Government.

“Monsr. De Nard is capable of producing many testimonials of his fitness for the proposed undertaking. At his request, I have taken leave to present this introduction.”