1Samuel 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....
2Thomas 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...
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...