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Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 to Patrick K. Rogers re: University of Virginia opening delayed

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06709 Author/Creator: Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 Place Written: Charlottesville, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1819/06/23 Pagination: 1 p. : free frank Height: 24.5 cm, Width: 19.9 cm Order a Copy

Jefferson writes that the general opening of the University will be delayed to 1821. Dr. Cooper may open a school of philosophy, chemistry, mineralogy and law. Written in Monticello

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

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