1To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Mallett, 7 December 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
I observe with great pleasure that the University of Virginia is about to commence operations, & I beg leave, respectfully, to remind you of an application that I made, a few years since, for the Chemical chair in that Institution. You will probably recollect, Sir, that my letter was accompanied by testimonials of my abilities as a chemist & as a lecturer, the exhibition of which to the...