John Neilson to Thomas Jefferson, 15 February 1820
From John Neilson
University Feby 15. 1820.
Sir.
A difference of opinion between General Cocke and me, having arrose as to the terms of our contract. It was mutually agreed to leave the decision to your judgement. inclosed I send you a copy of our contract, with proposals offered to me by General Cocke, like wise my understanding of the Contract
Hopeing you will pardon me for thus troubling you, I am with the most sincere
respect, your most Humble servant
John Neilson.
Ps I am making a beggining on the Pavillion 5 having brought up some workmen with me
RC (ViU: TJP); endorsed by TJ as received 15 Feb. 1820 and so recorded in SJL. Enclosures not found.
pavillion 5 was later renumbered Pavilion IX.
Index Entries
- Cocke, John Hartwell (1780–1866); and University of Virginia construction search
- Neilson (Nelson), John; as builder for Central College–University of Virginia search
- Neilson (Nelson), John; letters from search
- Virginia, University of; Construction and Grounds; disputes with workmen search
- Virginia, University of; Construction and Grounds; Pavilion IX search