1John H. Rice to Thomas Jefferson, 30 October 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
Allow me, Sir, to offer thro’ you to the Library of the University of Virginia , a copy of the new edition of Smith ’s History. It is a small donation, indeed, but a token of deep interest felt by the donor in the prosperity of that institution. May it become an honour and a blessing to our native state , and a model for the literary establishments of others. Pardon me, a stranger, for adding...