Noah Webster, Jr., letter to William D Williamson, May 6, 1837, page 2

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Noah Webster, Jr., letter to William D Williamson, May 6, 1837, page 2


of Phila in 1775 & was introduced into Colleges. It was
the Grammar which I used, & it is that which is now
used; for it is all copied into Murray’s Grammar,
or nearly all— There is nothing of much value in
Murray, which is his own.

Geography was not standard in common schools,
till the publication of Dr Morse’s works, several
years after my first publication, the year I do
not recollect.

Arithmetic was taught in all common schools, when
I was young, but I do not recollect the authors Wm.
Ward’s Mathematics was the book I used in Yale College.

As to the modes of instruction, I do not know that I can
give you any satisfactory account. They were probably
diverse.

I acknowledge myself much obliged by your
favourable opinions; I am sorry that I have not seen
a copy of your History of Maine. Sullivan’s I have.

I have a desire that my History of the U States should
be used in school—but a still stronger desire that my
copy of the Bible should be used & recommended. The longer
I live, the more I am convinced of the importance of the
Bible. & the amendments which I have made.

Be pleased, Sir, to accept the respects
of your Obedt Frd

N Webster

Wm. D Williamson

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Noah Webster, Jr.
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May 6, 1837
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