Of this truth the career of young Gallatin is a notable example.

During his academic course he formed ties of intimate friendship with three of his associates.

These were Henri Serre, Jean Badollet, and Etienne Dumont.

This attachment was maintained unimpaired throughout their lives, notwithstanding the widely different stations which they subsequently filled.

Serre and Badollet are only remembered from their connection with Gallatin.