1To Thomas Jefferson from Jonathan Barber, 6 May 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
Will you permit me, though I have not the honor of a personal acquaintance with you, to offer myself to your notice, as desirous of filling the situation of a teacher in the University which is shortly to be established in Virginia: and which, as I learn, has long been an object of your special attention and cares? It has been suggested to me, by the Hon. M r Tucker, of your state, who has...