1To Thomas Jefferson from John Neal, 31 January 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
On the 5th of Dec. last I took the liberty of sending you a list of able men (Europeans) who if proper means were used, might be secured as professors, on very advantageous terms, for the university, which has been set up in your state, under your especial countenance. I inclose you a letter, now, to Lafayette, from one of their number. He desires you to read it before it goes to the address....