1To John Adams from Catherine Farnham Hay, 4 March 1825 (Adams Papers)
In this Universal Joy & celebration this day on your own Elevation to first President of the United States; I partake as much of it at my fireside. I cannot refrain to put pen to paper to congratulate you on this important event to this Country. That you have lived to see your son as Honourably situated & that he is considered decidedly the best Man for this Office, must be highly gratifying...
2To John Adams from Charles Holt, 4 March 1825 (Adams Papers)
As you may now have some respite from the respectful attentions of your more immediate friends on the auspicious result of the recent Presidential Election, I take the liberty of asking permission, also, to congratulate you upon an event so honorable to yourself, so creditable and beneficial to our country, and so fortunate for the distinguished subject of the popular choice. We perceive, Sir,...
At a special meeting of the Board of Visitors of the University, called by George Loyall, Chapman Johnson and Joseph C. Cabell while attending the late session of the legislature, and held at the University Mar. 4. 1825. Present Thomas Jefferson Rector, James Madison, George Loyall John H. Cocke, and Joseph C. Cabell. Resolved that in consideration of the delay which attended the opening of...
4To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Bartlett, 4 March 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I have taken the liberty—to inclose the with in-prospectus to you—Will you allow me to ask your permission—to dedicate the work to you—to shew you—that I am what I profess—I inclose the with in— to shew you what I —am— I have been—& am now—& will ever be NB.—I am yet overshadowed—by Poverty—Please write me by next Mail— DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
5From Charles Bonnycastle to University of Virginia Board of Visitors, 4 March 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I presume your attorney, M r Gilmer, has made you acquainted with the agreement under which I left England: but as the illness of that gentleman has prevented my inquiring of him what has been done upon the subject, I shall beg to lay the agreement before you. At the time of my being recommended as Professor of Natural Philosophy in this University, I was not in England, & my friend M r...
6Arthur S. Brockenbrough: Statement of UVa funds, 4 Mar. 1825, 4 March 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Statement of the Funds of the University of V a the 31 st Dec r 1824 Am t due by Bond 4.796 05 Debts to Individuals on } 3.378 10 acc t of Rotunda & other build g
7To Thomas Jefferson from Alexander Garrett, 4 March 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
In execution of the resolution of the board of Visitors of October 1824. directing “a negociation with either of the banks in Richmond for a loan to the University, to the amount of the s e perate part of the subscriptions,” On the 14 th of October last, I addressed letters to the Presidents of the bank of Virginia, & Farmers bank of Virginia, preposing an accomodation to the university of...
8Meeting Minutes of University of Virginia Board of Visitors, 4-5 Mar. 1825, 4 March 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
At a special meeting of the Board of Visitors of the University, called by George Loyall, Chapman Johnson and Joseph C. Cabell while attending the late session of the legislature, and held at the University Mar. 4. 1825. Present Thomas Jefferson Rector, James Madison, George Loyall John H. Cocke, and Joseph C. Cabell. Resolved that in consideration of the delay which attended the opening of...
9Thomas Jefferson: Regulations on UVa Student Apparel, ca. 4-5 Mar. 1825?, 4 March 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Those who, by a vote of the faculty, shall have been deemed qualified to become candidates for Diplomas, at the examination which is to close the session of the year, may be permitted to wear gowns in ordinary during the year. he who fails to obtain the Diploma at a first trial, may wear his Candidate’s gown thro’ another session, at the judgment and discretion of the Faculty, but not after a...