1Hugh Holmes to Thomas Jefferson, 8 August 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
In transitu I drop you a line of introduction to make you acquainted with M r Blackburn the bearer a gentleman of science and for many years the professor of Matthematics in W m & Mary colledge —not personaly acquainted with this gentleman before the Accidental meeting on the road to day I have still no hesitation, from a knowledge of his reputation gained through unexceptionable channels to...
2George Blackburn to Thomas Jefferson, 8 March 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
I took the liberty to call at Monticello in August last when making an excursion of health with my family. I hoped to find you or Col. Randolp at home, and to have some conversation relative to the central college . Since then I have heard nothing of it distinctly. I have seen the plans proposed by several gentlemen, to the governor of the state , but cannot help thinking some of them badly...