1Thomas Jefferson to Edward Graham, 22 October 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
Ill health has hitherto prevented my proceeding to the Natural bridge to have my lines there ascertained, but I have now hopes of being able shortly to be there. I judge from your field notes that it will not be difficult to establish the three corners a. b. and c. in th e diagram below. our great object will be therefore to find the corner m. in Berkley’s line ; for between c. and m the chain...
2Samuel J. Harrison to Thomas Jefferson, 22 October 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
This will be handed to you by my son Jesse B. Harrison ; who I intend Sending to Cambridge , about the first of next month— He is now in his 17 th year, and Graduated at Hampden Sydney , a few weeks ago. I have for Some time anticipated with much Satisfaction, the Idea of his finishing his Education at our own University ; and Still hope it will be in operation in good time for that purpose....
3Thomas Jefferson to Patrick Henry (of Rockbridge County), [22] October 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
I should long ago have been at the Natural bridg e to have my lines there ascertained, but that during the years 19. and 20. I was in a state of low health which rendered it impossible. I am now as well as usual, altho not absolutely well. but if no change occurs I shall try to go to the bridge . I shall set out for Albemarle in 3 days; where however I shall stay not more than a week and...