1To James Madison from Alexander Garrett, 24 June 1817 (Madison Papers)
After you left this, a difficulty occured in obtaining the title to the lands purchased for the Central College, that difficulty was not removed untill yesterday, when a title was obtained; the prospect of raising a considerable sum by individual donations to the College is now truly flattering. I am advised to (and now with great diffidence & due deference) inclose you a copy of the...
2To James Madison from Alexander Garrett, 11 January 1827 (Madison Papers)
Above I send you my check on the P. & Directors of the Literary fund, for whatever sum you may deem proper to approve the payment of, The balance due the University of the annuiety of the current year is $12,000 $3000. of the $15,000 has been drawn (or rather negociated with the Farmers bank of Va.) by order of the board of Visitors at their last October meeting and paid out to the drafts of...
3To James Madison from Alexander Garrett, 9 April 1827 (Madison Papers)
Annexed I send you the copy of a letter just received from the 2. Auditor in relation to the loan of $25000. asked for the University, my letter to the President & Directors of the Literary fund of the 30th. ult, was written by direction of Genl. Cocke and I was further directed, that, in case, the board should decline the loan, then to open a negociation with some one of the banks in...
4To James Madison from Alexander Garrett, 3 May 1827 (Madison Papers)
A day or two after the reciept of your favour of the 18th. ult, I went to Richmond in the hope, that I should be able to make some arrangement either with the Literary board, or with the Banks, by which the loan, lately authorised by the Legislature, would be taken up on favourable terms to the University; The absence of Mr. Daniel from Richmond, prevented a meeting of the Literary board, on...
5To James Madison from Alexander Garrett, 11 July 1827 (Madison Papers)
Your letter, enclosing the proposal of the trustees of Mrs. Randolph, for the loan to the University of Virginia; was duly recieved; and in obedience to your instructions I immediately communicated the same by letter to the Visitors of the University, from whom I have recieved answers accepting of the loan as proposed, “with the understanding, that the interest upon the certificates shall be...
6Alexander Garrett to James Madison, 10 March 1828 (Madison Papers)
An apology, is due for my seeming neglect, in not sooner answering your letter of the 4th. instant, and that apology I hope may be found, in the fact, that your letter reached me, on the monday morning of our last quarterly court, which set the whole week, affording me not a moment to devote to any other business but that of the court, since its adjournment, I have examined into the various...
7Alexander Garrett to James Madison, 19 August 1828 (Madison Papers)
Annexed I send for your approval, my check upon the President & Directors of the Literary Fund, for Five thousand dollars; the last of the present years annuiety. This will be wanting very shortly, to meet the approaching quarter payments to the Professors. Very Respectfully RC (DLC) .
8Alexander Garrett to James Madison, 8 December 1828 (Madison Papers)
Your favour of the 5th. instant is this moment received. The account from July 1827. to December—27. shall be immediately copied and enclosed, to the Governor as directed, all these accounts have been heretofore furnished and must now be in Mr. Trst office at the University, I have never recieved any letter from Mr. Trist on the subject of these accounts, I have lately learned, that he wrote...
9Alexander Garrett to James Madison, 10 January 1829 (Madison Papers)
Annexed I send for your approval, my check on the P. & Directors of the Literary Fund, for Five thousand dollars of the Annuity of 1829—Having to go to Richmond in a few days, Mr. Brockenbrough advises me to take the check with me, that I may negociate it with the Bank while there, as the money will be very soon wanted by the Professors. Most. Respectfully Your Obt. St. RC (DLC) .
10Alexander Garrett to James Madison, 14 April 1829 (Madison Papers)
Annexed I send for your approval, my check on the Literary fund of Virginia, for Five thousand dollars, a part of which is now wanted to meet, the Proctors drafts. Very Respectfully Your. most. Obt. St. RC (DLC) .
11Alexander Garrett to James Madison, 3 August 1829 (Madison Papers)
Annexed I send for your approval my check on the President & Directors of the Literary Fund, for five thousand dollars, being the last of the present years annuity Mr. Brockenbrough, advises me that a part of it will soon be wanted. Most Respectfully Your Obt. Servt. RC (DLC) .
12Alexander Garrett to James Madison, 25 January 1830 (Madison Papers)
Above and annexed, I send for your approval, my check on the President & Directors of the Literary Fund, for Five thousand dollars, part of the Annuity due the University of Virginia for 1830. Most Respectfully Your most Obt Servant NB. The number of Students now at the University, I understand is about 140, all doing well nothing has as yet occurred this session to be much regretted of, save...
13Alexander Garrett to James Madison, 1 April 1830 (Madison Papers)
Mr. Brockenbrough informs me that another quarters pay is this day due the Professors and desired me to procure the means to meet payment. I therefore annexed send my check on the Literary Fund for five thousand dollars for your approval. Most Respectfully Your Obt. St. RC (DLC) .
14Alexander Garrett to James Madison, 16 April 1831 (Madison Papers)
Annexed I send for your approval my check on the President & Directors of the Literary Fund of Virginia for Ten thousand dollars for [ ] the University. Most Respectfully Your obt Servant RC (DLC) .
15Alexander Garrett to James Madison, 18 April 1832 (Madison Papers)
Annexed I send for your approval, my check on the President & Directors of the Literary Fund, for Five thousand dollars, part of the annuity to the University of the current year. With my best wishes for your good health, I Remain Dr. Sir most Respectfully Your most Obt. St. RC (DLC) .
16Alexander Garrett to James Madison, 7 May 1833 (Madison Papers)
Above I send for your approval my check on the President & Directors of Literary Fund of Virginia, for Five thousand dollars, part of the annuity due the University the currrent year. This check is drawn rather earlier than heretofore practiced, to explain which, and for the purpose of affording you information in relation to the money of the University, in the hands of Baring & Brothers of...
17Alexander Garrett to James Madison, 17 May 1833 (Madison Papers)
Inclosed I send you the 3d. Bills of exchange, drawn upon Messrs. Baring Brothers & Co. of London for £172:14.8 Sterling, in their hands due the University—directed by your letter of the 10th instant; Most Respectfully Your Most Obt. Servant RC (DLC) .
18Alexander Garrett to James Madison, 28 June 1833 (Madison Papers)
Annexed I send for your approval, my check on the President & Directors of the Literary Fund, for Five thousand dollars; you will recollect, that in the letter I sent you some time ago, from Mr. Pendleton the Proctor, he suggested the necessity of drawing the above sum, so as to meet the quarter salaries to the Professors on the first of next month, and that the Va. Auditor has authorised the...
19Albemarle County Court Order Concerning a Proposed Road, 8 April 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
On the motion of Thomas J Randolph and Thomas Jefferson to alter the road leading from the Orange fork near Lewis’s ferry downwards thro the lands of Richard Sampson , Thomas J Randolph and Thomas Jefferson to the mouth of the chapel branch , and instead thereof to substitute the road already opened, on the lands of Charles L Bankhead , from the corner of his fence nearest Charlottesville
20Alexander Garrett to Thomas Jefferson, 12 April 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
In consequence of M r Perry s absence from home, I was not able to see him untill yesterday at sun set, when I closed the contract with him in behalf of the college , he has promised to survey it as soon as possible say Wednessday or thursday next; I understand from M r Winn , that the Glebe money in his hands except about 6. or 700$ is in Virginia bank stock, should not some arrangements be...
21Alexander Garrett to Thomas Jefferson, 10 May 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
A.G. had an interview with M r Perry on yesterday in which M r P. disclaimed all intentions of insisting upon any conditions being annexed to his conveyance of the land to the Central College , M r P. is to meet AG. in town to day,
22Conveyance of Lands for Central College from John M. Perry and Frances T. Perry to Alexander Garrett, 23 June 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
This indenture made on the 23 d day of June 1817. between John Perry & Frances T Perry his wife of the county of Albemarle on the one part and Alexander Garrett proctor of the Central college acting in trust for the sd college on the other part witnesseth that the sd John
23Agreement between John M. Perry and Central College, 23 June 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
Articles of Agreement made and concluded this twenty third day of June one thousand eight hundred and seventeen between Alexander Garrett as Proctor of the Central College in Albemarle on the one part and John M. Perry on the other part, Witness, First, that a Pavilion or Schoolhouse being to be built for the said College on one of the lots of land purchased for the s d College of the said
24Alexander Garrett and Valentine W. Southall to Thomas Jefferson, 20 September 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
Our respective lodges feeling, with the public, much solicitude for the erection and success of the Central College , have nominated us, with others, as committees in behalf of our respective institutions, to make the necessary arrangements for carrying into effect your very kind and polite reply to the wish expressed by some of their members, that we might be permitted, as is usual with our...
25Alexander Garrett and Valentine W. Southall to Thomas Jefferson, 30 September 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of the 23 has been received. The abscence of each of us from town with other circumstances is the apology for this delay in our Reply: but it affords us now infinite satisfaction to be enabled to acquaint you, in behalf of our brethren, that, on second thought, it has been concluded to dispense with a small part of the ceremony and to undertake the laying of the corner-stone of the...
26Alexander Garrett to Thomas Jefferson, 5 October 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
Accept the thanks of Mr. Southall and myself for your kindness, in loaning us your c s ilver cups. three will be sufficient:— I avail myself of the opportunity (by your boy) of sending you a letter , news paper, & small book; left with me yesterday by M r Minor for you. I have not sent the glass of honey fearing the boy might brake it, it shall be sent very shortly by a safe conveyance RC (...
27Alexander Garrett’s Order of Ceremonies for the Central College Cornerstone Laying, [before 6 October 1817] (Jefferson Papers)
Ceremoney to be used in laying the corner stone of the Central College Martial A Dawson L T Catlett The Brethern will meet in a room up stairs of the Stone house precisely at 10 Oclock on monday the 6 th October 1817. The lodge there opened and the procession formed. The Martial will call for the brethern in the following order towit 2. Tylers , with drawn swords Bro s Fitch & Colclaser
28Masonic Report on the Central College Cornerstone Laying, 1 December 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
The undersigned a joint committee from the Widow son Lodge N o 60. and charlottesville lodge N o 90. appointed for the purpose of reporting to the respective lodges, the ceremoney & c used on tuesday monday the 6 th day of October AL 5817 AD. 1817 in laying the corner stone of the Central college , Now report that they have performed that duty, that the two lodges haveing obtained the consent...
29Alexander Garrett to Thomas Jefferson, 25 October 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
I was in hopes of seeing you yesterday on your return from the college , M r Chisholmn tells me he is in want of money to pay his hands and purchase provisions & c for those employed in the building, that he has paid away all the money he could raise of himself, we have not as yet advanced him any. M r Peyton has upwards of $1000. in readiness, ariseing from the sale of the bank stock. Will...
30Alexander Garrett to Thomas Jefferson, 31 December 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
On my return home last night I recieved your favor of the 29 th In t incloseing the draft of a report intended to be made by the Visitors of the Central college to the Governor —and altho much gratified at an opportunity of seeing the report, yet I regret extreemly that my absence from home, should have occasioned a moments delay, in forwarding the same to the Governor ; I now return you the...
31Albemarle County Court Order Concerning a Proposed Road, 8 September 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
Brightberry Brown Horsley Goodman & John Slaughter three of the persons appointed by a former order of this Court to view the ground from the corner of Charles L Bankhead s fence near Charlottsville to the Secretarys ford thence across the river and down its northern side to the mouth of Chappee
32Alexander Garrett to Thomas Jefferson, [28] January 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
I now send you Latrobes price book: Mr. Dinsmore yesterday mentioned to me that he had heard with regret, that you were dissatisfied with the contract made with him, and beg’d me to assure you, that he would take no advantage of any mistake you may have made in that contract; that he will be entirely satisfied to work by the printed prices of the book now sent you. not even insisting on the...
33Enclosure: Alexander Garrett’s Report on Central College Finances, 29 March 1819, enclosure no. 2 in University of … (Jefferson Papers)
A Statement of donations by individuals patroniseing the Central College ex hibiting the amount subscribed the several Instalments of such subscriptions what part thereof hath been paid and what part hath not been paid on the 2 9th day of March 1819 prepared in Obedience to a resolution of the board of Visitors of the University of Virginia of this date. Total Sum Subscribed by Individuals...
34Enclosure: Alexander Garrett’s Account with Central College, [ca. 29 March 1819], enclosure no. 3 in University of … (Jefferson Papers)
Dr. The Central College in account with Alexander Garrett , Treasurer. Cr. 1817. 1817. June
35Enclosure: Alexander Garrett’s Account with the University of Virginia, 30 September 1819, enclosure no. 4 in University … (Jefferson Papers)
Dr. The University of Virginia in account with Alexander Garrett , Bursar. Cr. 1819. 1819. March 30,
36Enclosure: Arthur S. Brockenbrough’s Statement of Expenditures by the University of Virginia, [ca. 1 October 1819] … (Jefferson Papers)
STATEMENT of sums received and paid by the Treasurer of the University of Virginia from 29 th March to 30 th September, 1819 . To this sum in hand 29th March , per
37Alexander Garrett to Thomas Jefferson, 9 September 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
Before you left home , I examined the state of the funds of the University at the command of the Bursar, and thought them sufficient to meet the usual drafts, untill your return but contrary to my expectation, the drafts for the current week have been unusually heavy. I have therefore enclosed you a check on the Farmers bank of Virginia for five thousand dollars, the remainder of the deposit...
38Enclosure: Alexander Garrett’s Account with the University of Virginia, 30 September 1820, enclosure no. 1 in University … (Jefferson Papers)
D r The University of Virginia In account with Alexander Garrett Bursar C r 1820 April 1 To Expences to Richmond in Febuary last omitted $ 25 00
39Alexander Garrett to Thomas Jefferson, [8 October 1820] (Jefferson Papers)
Alex Garrett sends Mr Jefferson the Govenor s letter recieved last night, a copy of my account & report will be ready by tomorrow. Mr Brockenbrough will have his ready by tuesday. RC ( DLC: TJ Papers , 220:39260); with PoC of TJ to James Gibbon, 12 Apr. 1821
40Alexander Garrett to Thomas Jefferson, 7 December 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
On the 13 th ult. the Lit er ary board deposited in the Bank of Virginia $20.000. for the use of the University , $10.000. of which you will recollect you check’d for in my favor as Bursar that sum I had passed to my credit and since my return home from Richmond the drafts on me being very heavy I have disbursed the whole and yet left some amount considerable unpaid, I have therefore now...
41Enclosure: Alexander Garrett’s Account with the University of Virginia, 3 April 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
D r The University of Virginia In acc t with Alexander Garrett Bursar C r 1819 Sep 30 To ballance per report due the bursar this date $ 50
42Alexander Garrett to Thomas Jefferson, 31 May 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
By a letter recieved last night from Detroit, Michigan Territory , I learn that Samuel T. Davenport an attorney of that place, died on the 26 th April last leaveing my sister his widow with three small children in dependant circumstancies, without any relation nearer than Kentucky to administer to their comfort and wishing to relieve her from difficulties, untill provision can be made to...
43Alexander Garrett to Thomas Jefferson, 3 October 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
I send you herewith a list of drafts furnished me this evening by Mr. Brockenbrough which he states will be wanting before you return from Bedford . by his note he wishes a check for $3000. to meet those drafts and to pay for a waggon purchased for the University , I have therefore drawn a check for the $3000. which for your approval if you deem it proper. otherwise the check can be returned,...
44Enclosure: Alexander Garrett’s Account with the University of Virginia, 31 March 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
DR. THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA , in account with ALEXANDER GARRETT , Bursar. CR. 1820—October 1, To this sum erroneously credited the University the
45Enclosure: Alexander Garrett’s Account with the University of Virginia, 27 November 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
DR. THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA , in account with ALEXANDER GARRETT , Bursar. CR. 1821—March 31, To balance due per report of this date, $ 1,296
46Enclosure: Alexander Garrett’s General Account for the University of Virginia, 27 November 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
DR. THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA , in account with ALEXANDER GARRETT , Bursar. CR. 1819— March 29 , To disbursements p. account and
47Enclosure: Alexander Garrett’s Account of Unappropriated Funds for the University of Virginia, 27 November 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
UNAPPROPRIATED FUNDS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA , THIS 27 th NOVEMBER, 1821. This balance remaining in the Treasury, pr. Bursar’s account and report , $ 447 84 Balance remaining in the Bank of Virginia to the credit of the
48Enclosure: Account of Loans from the Literary Fund to the University of Virginia, 9 November 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA , To the LITERARY FUND , DR. FOR LOANS. FIRST LOAN. 1820—April 13, To warrant on the treasury in favor of A. Garrett , Bursar, for which a bond of the
49Enclosure: Account of University of Virginia’s Annual Appropriation from the Literary Fund, 9 November 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
DR. THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA , in account with THE LITERARY FUND , CR. FOR THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATION OF $15,000. 1819. To the following warrants for this year’s annuity, viz:
50Thomas Jefferson to Alexander Garrett, 8 May 1822, with Garrett’s Note and Receipt (Jefferson Papers)
M r Appleton ’s account stands thus. Proceeds of former remittance 1239. to be paid of it to Giacomo Raggi 200 applicable to capitels. 1039 whole cost of Capitels 1900 bal ce to be remitted clear of exchange. 861. Note by Garrett