1To Thomas Jefferson from John Coalter, 17 July 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
My Nephew John Z. Coalter, who is on a visit to me during the vacation of S. Carolina Columbia College, is anxious to see the University of Virginia, for which purpose he goes to Charlottesville— In common with all other young men who visit that place he is also desirous to be permitted to pay his respects to you— I am well aware how heavy a Tax of this kind is imposed on you; yet I see no...