June 3, 1812
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
Autograph letter signed
Title: to John W. Eppes
Eppes planned to sell his estate which Jefferson wanted to buy. Jefferson also mentions that indebtedness from his Washington residence has been nearly paid. Eppes rejected the proposal. At the end of the letter, Jefferson talks about the plans of Peter Carr (his nephew) for "enlarging the plan of his school" -- this is the Albemarle Academy which became the University of Virginia. See Dumas Malone, Sage of Monticello, ch. 17-18. (For Pantops, see Ibid., pp. 286-88)Written in Monticello
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