The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-09-22

branches of science connected herewith !,
have had sume part of my FANNY ta,j,si,, by him,
anu nave never net with any person more emi-
hent'y quai'hedt~ convey Instruction, and to en-
gage the a,I,ntion and .,tctiun at his Pupils.
Has leaving uns city is regret ed Ivy many of its
most respectable families, as his character has
been as unbiemis!icd, and his manners as amia-
bie, as his requirements are extensive. will
not say more IN i;s favor. though wishing To- say
every thing t!ist his III rits and my desye To serve
nm cou'd dict.tc, being persuaded that by so
GOOD Judge vt merit his talents viii soon be
'lscerncd and appreciated, and that man of
worth and genius need only 10 be known 10 pro-
lcnre h'm your attention and encouragement
fermit me To add, that any service rendered TO
INN will be considered us favor done 10 me--I
an, &c.
Dabtin. Nay Sth, 1900
From the Hono, able COL Napier, the dcscendun.
ofthe MusUioas Mathematical of that name.
ARMY AcoouNr OFFIcE
DuBtIN. Man s, 1900.
Having always considered talents, combined
with industry, and directed by principle, as con
suts,ing the true wealth Ola state, l cannot but
lament your persistins in your intention Of alb
stractnig from ireland that share of each which
k"owyouto possess AT the same time ] feel
much satisfaction in adding my feeble suffrage TO
me very respectable testimonies you have AREA
dy obt nned, &c.
ple;e, did IL not ncud. the strong sense I
nave OF that deccncy and morality, which /
nave Observed m Your personal conduct and chd-
racter
GEORGE NAPIER, Coll. and Comptroller,
Army Accounts.
From chm acter nor more dignifcd By LohAing
me trSt rank ~ European l1s, nan 6y those a.
'@'dofc qnaif!"s u the heart, vpi.cA qrin, ana Sc
care respect and esteem
f"plls often take a fancy to their teachers but
when reflect on your success with oar five sons.
II proves to me past doubt dat YOU fest made
them respect and love learning
NAT soiid acquisition never he lost to
leih, Tor 1t is interviewer with their affection for
YOU your advice made deep impression on
t"S'r h,hhs. and do not believe will be etadica-
ted willie they live. tor quite exclusive of what
they may have learned in science ,l,cir hearts y
tastes accompanied the steps YOU took to improve
th'.lr minds the lessons of affection will re-.
man trust, even If those OF science be neglect
ed
In proportion to their moral merits, nv obi
CATIONS TO you Wall Increase, and hope YOU VIII
not iaii to preserve their good disposition Nv
your remem 5rance o! them Your letters dire. t.
ed to the Duke OF Leinster, will be forwarded TO
my sons wherever they are.
From the hon. Sactoilie Hamilton, secretary sfhe
Treasury an Ireland
lam very sorry an, not knovyuto
any gentleman IN America, to whose atte,tiun
could recommend you. would do ii with very
sincere pleasure from my tno Wedge ofyo,,r very
extensive requirements IN every branch OF Math-
ematicks regret very much that this country
loses the advantage of your excellent talents, 4
sincerely wish you success i'll the object of your
pursuit, IN which have the concurrence ofDoth
my sons.
from Doctor Brozpn, se,;o, FELLOW ot Ty;x;,,
College, Dublin, to n meDsber Of the 4n-y!car
Senate.
DEAR SIR,
The bearer of this letter. Mr..
| blackburn, IS & Mathematician strongly recon-
| 'nendsd to me by Mr. SackvilIe Hamilton, rem
''eman Who ''as been in important posts un,ier
government here; and BY lady Sarah Napier.
sister to the Duke OF Richmond ; am not per,
S'nsih acquainted w.th i.iin, but they assure
ine tha' ne as . man o. good character, witt, me
'ept alton, and, indeed irou the EDUCATION given
to Nj Hanliton's sons, the certainty Of bei,I.e
'h'n otIcarning and Abilities. He Nigh, find A
good maintenance in this country, but has set his
heart on gong to America, &c.
September l. vAtg