in architecture, painting, sculpture, I found much amusement.

preach, my dear Sir, a crusade against ignorance; establish & improve the law for educating the common people.

I think by far the most important bill in our whole code is that for the diffusion of knowlege among the people. no other sure foundation can be devised for the preservation of freedom, and happiness.

I had, at an early period of life, read a good deal on the subject, & common placed what I read.