1Thomas Jefferson to Hugh Nelson, 7 February 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieved last night your favor of the 2 d and fearing that mr Calvo may be waiting an answer, I hasten to give it . the first application of our funds must be to the buildings for the reception of the Professors and students. this will occupy them a considerable time yet. till their accomplishment no appointment of Professors will be made. I thank you for your information on the progress &...
2Thomas Jefferson to Hugh Nelson, 12 March 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
I thank you, dear Sir, for the information in your favor of the 4 th inst. of the settlement, for the present , of the Missouri question. I am so compleatly withdrawn from all attention to public matters, that nothing less could arouse me than the definition of a geographical line, which on an abstract principle is to become the line of separation of these states, and to render desperate the...
3Thomas Jefferson to Hugh Nelson, 5 December 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
The inclosed letter is addressed, as you will percieve to our representation in both houses of Congress , and availing myself of the consideration of your more immediate relation to our district I take the liberty of putting it under your cover for it’s communication with to them. the proposition came to us from the University of Cambridge , who meant to engage the other Northern seminaries in...