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...
3Thomas Jefferson to George Blackburn, 4 April 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
I have to acknolege the reciept of your favor of Mar. 8. and to thank you for the Synopsis of your process in teaching Mathematics, which is lucid as far as it goes, and goes as far as utility requires with us. what transcends it may be considered as the luxury of science, rather than as immediately useful. I am strengthened also by your sound observations on the art of instruction generally....