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"schools of France. The Directory have lately been very much pleased with the approbation of the Royal Society to their various literary establishments, & some gentlemen have informed me that letters of recommendation from men eminent in science wd. have more weight than from men in power, but I know not whom to apply to for assistance in this way, unless S.r "Jos.h Banks or yourself wd. do me that honour. I feel very sensibly the liberty I am taking in making this request; which I hope a consideration of the circumstances will induce you to pardon. My address is at Mr. Jacques Secretan, Laussanne."
Now my dear Sir I know not what to do in this matter, & must be regulated by you. I know not how far what the he desires is practicable, safe or lawful. Perhaps Mr. Clark has written to you, though I think from what I have