Teackle Lit. Dennis copd
Montpr June 1824
Dr Sir
I have recd. yours of the 8th inclosing the plan of a Work under the title of “Political Economist.”
The Science of political Economy has recd much elucidation from Modern discussion; But it is so important to the prosperity of States, that it merits every further light that can be thrown on it. The application of its true principles to our Country, wch is not in some respects similar to the Old ones of Europe, is well worthy the attention of an Enlightened Society, such as that referred to in Baltimore. And it is an encouragement to their efforts, that if we are behind the Old World in some respects, we are less fettered by inveterate habits and prejudices, and consequently more docile to instruction & improvement.