Thomas Jefferson Papers

James Breckinridge to Thomas Jefferson, 28 March1822

From James Breckinridge

At Home Mar: 28th 1822

Dear Sir

I meant to have set out this morning for the University, but nearly at the moment of my departure I was arrested by some circumstances which put it out of my power to leave home at this time. I regret it very much indeed as I had a great desire to attend the ensuing meeting of the visitors to see whether any plan can be devised for sustaining the credit of the institution & proceeding with the buildings, untill the meeting of the next Legislature.

I am your Fd & Sert

James Breckinridge

RC (CSmH: JF); endorsed by TJ as received 7 Apr. 1822 and so recorded in SJL. RC (DLC); address cover only; with Dft of TJ to James Monroe, 22 July 1824, on verso; addressed: “Mr Thomas Jefferson Monticello”; stamp canceled; franked; postmarked Fincastle, 3 Apr. 1822.

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  • Breckinridge (Breckenridge), James; as member of University of Virginia Board of Visitors search
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  • Virginia, University of; Board of Visitors; and construction of University of Virginia search
  • Virginia, University of; Board of Visitors; and funds of University of Virginia search
  • Virginia, University of; Board of Visitors; meetings of search
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