These were the views of Mr.Jefferson in 1807.

These were the views of Mr.
Gallatin.

In response to his request abundant subscriptions in money and material were at once forthcoming.
The project of a national university at New York was received by the literary institutions of the United States with great enthusiasm.

In October, 1830, a convention of more than a hundred literary and scientific gentlemen, delegates from different parts of the country, and of the highest distinction, was held in the common-council chamber.

The outcome of their deliberations was the foundation of the New York University.