Fernagus De Gelone to Thomas Jefferson, 29 June 1820
From Fernagus De Gelone
New Yorck June 29. 1820
Sir.
I have received the honour of your letter. It mentions what I did expect, devoutedness to improvement and politeness. I did feel so proud, that I had it inserted in the Commercial Advertiser. I take the liberty of sending you a short part of the plan which I pursue. it is to embrace all the sections of human knowledge. I know nothing of the method of Laharpe, nor of those of Pestalozzi, Sicard, Lancaster, Bell. As mine is founded on Mathematics, it must have more or less analogy with theirs. it is truth. I hope You will read the manuscript, and Send it back at leisure. I would be happy even to know That You found me incorrect.
fernagus De Gelone
I had the delight of being understood by a Deaf and Dumb. Dr Mitchill introduced me to Dr Stansbury. his System, however good, is very limited.
RC (MHi); at head of text: “Thomas Jefferson, Esqr”; endorsed by TJ as received 6 July 1820 and so recorded in SJL. Enclosure not found.
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