Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 to James Madison
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01198 Author/Creator: Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 Place Written: Monticello, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: July 23, 1817 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket Height: 24 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy
Regarding the establishment of the University of Virginia, Jefferson writes to set a meeting for handling donations to "our subscription paper" and discusses the details of arranging a meeting. Among those also contacted for the meeting were Joseph C. Cabell, General John H. Cocke, and a Mr. Watson.
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