1Albemarle 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
2Enclosure: 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
3Enclosure: 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:
4Enclosure: 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
5Agreement 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
6Enclosure: 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
7Enclosure: 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...
8Conveyance 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
9Masonic 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...
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) .
11To 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...
12Alexander 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,
13Alexander 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...
14Alexander 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) .
15Alexander Garrett to Thomas Jefferson, 4 September 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
I send for your approval the check of two thousand dollars enclosed; besides several drafts which have been presented for payment (& which I could not pay for want of funds) M r Peyton has sent me his account for the purchase of the bill of exchange on Leghorn by which the University is in his debt about $100. and which I wish to send him by the return mail, I would have wrode up to see you...
16To Thomas Jefferson from Alexander Garrett, 4 October 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
M r Thomas not having returned from Richmond, I have not been able to get his report (relative to the state of the subscription) corrected as you desired, I return it to you least it may be wanted at the meeting of the Visitors, On the return of M r Thomas I will get him to report anew as directed, and forward it to you I hope in time to answer all purposes. Not having time to get from the...
17Enclosure: 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
18Alexander 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) .
19To 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...
20Alexander 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
21Alexander 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...
22Alexander 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) .
23Alexander 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...
24To Thomas Jefferson from Alexander Garrett, 18 April 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
Inclosed I send you two letters recieved by the last nights mail, the one from the 2 d Auditor, the other from the Cashier of the Farmers Bank of Virginia; by the former it seems, no part of the Annuity of 24. can be expected from the Literary board untill July, by the latter an accomodation is proposed to the University on payment of interest, shall I accept or reject the proposal; If the...
25Alexander Garrett to Thomas Jefferson, 7 June 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
I am again out of funds to meet the drafts of the Proctor of the University and the holders of a few, are pressing. I therefore enclose a check for three thousand dollars for your approval. I would come up to see you in person, but am detained by the court setting today. I intend starting early tomorrow morning to Richmond and wish to take the enclosed check down with me. RC ( CSmH: JF );...
26Alexander 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,...
27Enclosure: 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
28To Thomas Jefferson from Alexander Garrett, 18 December 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
The child of my daughter Southall, died in yesterday. she is desirous it should be burried by the side of the one you were so good as to permit my wife and self to deposit in your grave yard some time past. If it is not askeing too much of you, I should be greatly obliged by your permission to gratify my daughter in her wish. MHi .
29Alexander 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) .
30Enclosure: 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