The Society produced various literary works, including the two-part anthology Scroll of the Muses and the St. Petersburg Gazette.
In 1808 Born published his main work, A Brief Guide to Russian Literature, with contributions by Alexander Vostokov.
In 1809 Born was engaged as the Russian language tutor to Prince Georgy Petrovich Oldenburgsky.
Upon the prince's early death in 1812, Born became personal secretary to his widow, the Grand Duchess Catherine Pavlovna, and mentor to their children.
After Catherine's second marriage, to Crown Prince Wilhelm of Württemberg, Born followed her to Germany, living in Stuttgart and later in Oldenburg.