1To Thomas Jefferson from Philip Pendleton Barbour, 12 March 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Since I left Monticello, I have with great deliberation reflected upon the proposition which you made me, in relation to the professorship of law in the University. It has resulted in the opinion that I cannot accept the proposition, upon terms which would require my permanent removal from my estate, consistently with the duties which I owe to my family. At the same time, I would beg leave to...
2To Thomas Jefferson from Francis Walker Gilmer, 12 March 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I kept no copies of the numerous notes which passed between Mr. Barlow and myself, on the subject of Mr. Bonnycastles engagement, but I have a very distinct recollection of the offer & assurances I made. you will observe, that the contract with D r Blaettermann allows him only $1000 salary after the first year. Without any very specific understanding with D r Dunglison & Mr. Key, in my...
3To Thomas Jefferson from Frederick Winslow Hatch, 12 March 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
In consequence of some intimations from your Grand Son Benj n respecting y r wishes as to his future course of study, I have concluded to place him on Monday in a French Class, to continue his Latin, carry him forward in his arithmetic & dispense with his Greek.—In this way, he may be qualified to enter the University by the middle of June.— He informs me that such is your wish, & in order to...
4From Thomas Jefferson to James Leitch, 12 March 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
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5From Thomas Jefferson to Granville Sharp Pattison, 12 March 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I have it now in my power to resume our correspdce of early winter last. the donation which our legislature had made to the Univ ty of Virginia at their preceding session is now placed at our commend. it is appropriated by law to the purchase of a library, and what may remain after that, to the procuring necessary apparatus, but what remains after so large a draught on it as a library will...
6To Thomas Jefferson from Henry St. George Tucker, 12 March 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I hasten to acknowlege the receipt of your obliging letter communicating my appointment to the chair of the professorship of Law in the University of Virginia, and beg leave thro you to present to the board of Visitors my warmest thanks for this distinguished and flattering Evidence of their good opinion. Looking, from the moment the great plan of the University was devised, with sincere...