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....