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Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 to Arthur S. Brockenbough re: the University of Virginia, actions needed

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06102 Author/Creator: Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 Place Written: Charlottesville, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1826/04/07 Pagination: 1 p. + docket 24.2 x 19.8 cm Order a Copy

Originally accompanied by a paper which was probably minutes of the meeting of the Board of Visitors but separated and acquired separately as GLC 2696. The left margin and verso have Brockenbough's notes on his response to the letter and the minutes of the board. Written in Monticello

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

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