1To Thomas Jefferson from Bernard Moore Carter, 10 October 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
In your character of Rector of the University of Virginia, I beg leave to transmit to you the inclosed catalogue, of books which I entreat that that Institution will do me the honor to accept, as a trifling testimonial of the devotion which I cherish, for my native Country, and her Interests—. In making so small a contribution towards an object so highly endowed, by the ardour, and feeling,...
2From Thomas Jefferson to Bernard Moore Carter, 29 April 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of Oct. 10. came to hand in December, and was soon followed by the rec t of the handsome donn of books with which you have been so kind as to present the Univ ty of your native state. they came in good condn , well chosen, well bound and truly acceptable, for until they arrived with those purchased by mr Gilmer we had scarcely a book. I am instructed by the board of Visitors on...