1To Thomas Jefferson from William Prentis, 3 June 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Some time ago I t ook the liberty of writing to you on the subject of a History of Virginia—I have no other interest in the work than that of a w ish to see a faithful and well digested History published. Mr. Burke has long since published the first volume, and I am sorry he does not progress faster—it is not however for want of a liberal subscription. Since then I have been employed in...