[2], 29, [1] p. ;|c20 cm. (8vo) The president referred to in title page transcription is Alexandre Pétion, who served from 1807-1818 The Lycée national, according to the descriptive material in the text, was founded in Port-au-Prince, Haiti in 1816 by President Alexandre Pétion and was modeled after the British educational system. This document consists of the commencement ceremony speeches by the director of the Lycée national and by several professors. A list of awards and recognitions for the term ending 16 December, 1819 appear on p. [25]-29 Signatures: [1] 2-4 (4, 4 versos blank) Engraved printer's ornament on title page Sabin Duvivier, U. Bib. d'Haïti Bissainthe, M. Dict. de bib. haïtienne John Carter Brown Library copy disbound John Carter Brown Library copy acquired with the assistance of the Sophia Augusta Brown Fund Provenance of the John Carter Brown Library copy: Mr. Gassiot âiné imprimeur: ms. autograph on recto at head of title page leaf