Immediately upon the rect of your favor of the 8th. I wrote to a friend in Alexandria to enquire of the principal of the Academy at that place whether a gentleman possessing the qualifications of Mr Aigster could be employed in that seminary upon such terms as he ought to accept. or whether there was a fair prospect for his succeeding at the head of a school to be formed by himself. A few days after this Mr A. did me the favor of a visit, when I informed him what I had done, and promised to write to him should anything offer worthy of his notice. Some days after he left me, I received an answer to my enquiries altogether unfavorable to my wishes, which, should you deem it necessary, you can communicate to him. From the conversation I had with him, it appeared to me that he did not wish to undertake the management of a school, but preferred such a situation in a college as would only require him to give lectures upon particular branches of science. His reasons seemed to be that the Downfall of Napoleon, which he flattered himself was not very remote, would permit him to return to his native country, & he wished to be as much at liberty as possible should such an event happen. Another reason was that he might not be prevented from pursuing his own studies by teaching boys in the comman way. His calculation respecting the french emperor will expose him I fear to a great disappointment. I beg leave to add that I was greatly pleased with the talents of manners of this gentleman, and feel more reason than ever to regret that my situation prevented me from making him a member of my family. With great regard I am Dear Sir very sincerely yrs