I have watch’d, for several years, the progress of the University.

If any thing were wanting to complete a life of usefulness, it is achieved.—The present race must wonder at the indefatigable zeal bestowed upon its progress.—future generations, in reviewing the history of Virginia, and passing by this Monument of Learning will pronounce with awful reverence the name of Jefferson.

Master John Wormely, my step son, now in his sixteenth year, is anxious to enter at the approaching session. I have urged him to this wish—because at some future day he may say with satisfaction,—“I was one of the students at the first session of the University.”

If, it would not impose upon your good nature, or interfere with your valuable time, you would confer an obligation by informing me what necessary steps are to be taken to effect his entrance.