"When a Gentleman of your Standing in Society Clad with those honors Can not understand or Solve a problem That is explicitly explained by words and Letters and
mathematically operated by figuers He had best consult the wise proverd
"Do that which thou Canst understand and Comprehend for thy good.
"I would recommend that Such Gentleman Change his business
"And appropriate his time and attention to a Sunday School to Learn what he Could and keep the Litle Children form durting their Close
"With Sincere feelings of Gratitude for your weakness and Inability I am
"Sir your Superior in Mathematics ——"
"1849 June th29."
"Dor Morgin Sir
"I wrote and Sent my work to Professor —— of —— State of —— United States