1Thomas Jefferson to Joseph C. Cabell, 22 February 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
I some time ago put into your hands a pamphlet proving indirectly that the Coll. of W m & Mary was intended to be a seminary for the church of England . it had been so long since I had read their printed statutes that I had forgotten them. looking lately into them, I find they declare that the 3. fundamental objects of the institution are 1. learning & morals. 2. to prepare ministers for the...
2Destutt de Tracy to Thomas Jefferson, 22 February 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
Je m’empresse de vous dire le Sensible plaisir que m’a fait eprouver l’arrivée de votre lettre du 26 x bre dernier que je viens de recevoir. depuis deux ans entiers j’etais privé de cette Satisfaction Si chère a mon cœur, et bien affligé de penser que le mauvais etat de votre Santé pouvait en etre en partie la cause. Je vous remercie Sincerement de m’apprendre qu’elle est meilleure. jamais...
3Joseph C. Cabell to Thomas Jefferson, 22 February 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
The University Bill passed to a second reading in the House of Delegates by a majority of one vote only. It is now on its third reading & will be read to-morrow. Our friends, I think, are encreasing. Gen l Blackburn will support it. M r Garland came over & voted for it. If we lose the Bill in the lower House , we shall hang on upon the Poor school bill . I hope we shall work it thro’, in one...