1To Thomas Jefferson from George W. Lewis, 18 October 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
The short conversation which I had with you on the subject of History, and the decided terms in which you condemned Hume for his want of truth, and partiality; induce me to ask of you the great favour to recommend such Historians as may be most confided in, for being authentic & impartial; and to direct me in a course of history, Ancient & Modern—The importance and advantages of historical...
2From Thomas Jefferson to George W. Lewis, 25 October 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I do not know whether the Professor to whom Antient and Modern history are assigned in the University, have yet decided on the course of historical reading which they will recommend to their schools. if they have, I wish this letter to be considered as not written; as their course, the result of mature consideration, will be preferable to any thing I could recommend. under this uncertainty,...