If anything is to be sent, let persons of ability be deputed to make a selection honorable to us and of value to the French.

They would like documents from our Congress,--what is important as to commerce and manufactures; they would also like much what can throw light on the history and character of our aborigines.
This project of international exchange could not be carried on to any permanent advantage without accredited agents on either side, but in its present shape it wears an aspect of good feeling that is valuable, and may give a very desirable impulse to thought and knowledge.
M.Vattemare has given himself to the plan with indefatigable perseverance, and I hope our country will not be backward to accord him that furtherance he has known how to conquer from his countrymen.
To his complaisance I was indebted for opportunity of a leisurely survey of the _Imprimeri Royale_, which gave me several suggestions I shall impart at a more favorable time, and of the operations of the Mint also.

It was at his request that the Librarian of the Chamber showed me the manuscripts of Rousseau, which are not always seen by the traveller.

He also introduced me to one of the evening schools of the _Freres Chretiens_, where I saw, with pleasure, how much can be done for the working classes only by evening lessons.

In reading and writing, adults had made surprising progress, and still more so in drawing.