
          at West Point, where he graduated.
 With us he has acquired a high
 reputation for his knowledge of the
 method of ruling the youthful mind
 with firmness, common sense, & commanding
 influence. I have no doubt
 that numerous competitors will
 spring up and [inserted: that] you will have only
 the difficulty of a choice, which I 
 can certain will be made deliberately,
 & with prudence, & discretion.
 Prof Coppee will present his testimonials
 & I am certain that you
 will give to them an important & 
 candid consideration.


 Since I had the pleasure of seeing
 you my gout has been a constant
 visitor. I managed to close the
 course of lectures & now with less

        