1Thomas Jefferson to John T. Kirkland, 26 December 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieved on the 22 d inst. your Circular of the 1 st with a copy annexed of the Memorial of divers Colleges, Academies & Universities to Congress on the duties on imported books. the Visitors of our University had met on the 30 th Ult. and in conformity with what had past between mr Ticknor & myself, we had prepared a
2John T. Kirkland to Thomas Jefferson, 1 December 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
The Corporation of this University desire to unite with other Institutions in presenting to Congress the Memorial , of which a printed copy is herewith sent. They have authorized me to subscribe it officially, to transmit it to the several Colleges, Academies, and literary Societies, and to request their concurrence by the signatures of their respective principals. If you shall approve the...