Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet autograph note signed, “T. H. Gallaudet, Teacher of the Deaf & Dumb.” The pioneering American educator writes in his distinctive hand, “Waterman promises to be a good pupil; Le Brett makes rather slow progress. Yours respectfully, T. H. Gallaudet.” Addressed below to “Rev. Sam. J. May.”
Written on an approximately 2.25" x 8" slip of paper, once part of a larger letter or report. Moderate toning and light soiling with a vertical fold and tape stain to the right edge, otherwise fine condition with bold, clear writing throughout.
Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet (December 10, 1787 – September 10, 1851) was an American educator. He co-founded the first permanent institution for the education of the deaf in North America, and he became its first principal. When opened on April 15, 1817, it was called the "Connecticut Asylum (at Hartford) for the Education and Instruction of Deaf and Dumb Persons", but it is now known as the American School for the Deaf.
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