51Arthur S. Brockenbrough to Thomas Jefferson, 24 April 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
I send you the enclosed bond to get the favor of you to put your name to it as Rector of the U. V a — M r Garrett informs me he intend to Richmond probably tomorrow and will take this bond down, receive the renewed certificate and make sale of it for the use of the University — I presume from what was said on the 1
52Arthur S. Brockenbrough to Thomas Jefferson, 3 July 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
I have fallen short about 60 sheets of Tin of the quantity wanting, if you will be so good as to loan me that quantity I will return it, as Soon as I can get a box from Richmond , by leting in it come in your cart that comes for the cuting machine you will oblige Sir your ob t Sev t RC ( CSmH: JF ); dateline at foot of text; addressed: “ J Thomas Jefferson
53Arthur S. Brockenbrough to Thomas Jefferson, 8 July 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
Above you have the cost of Frize ornaments as agreed on with M r Coffee — the bearer of this will bring the Tin which you so good as to loan me RC ( DLC ); subjoined to enclosure ; addressed: “ M r Jefferson Monticello
54Enclosure: Arthur S. Brockenbrough’s Notes on Contract with William J. Coffee, [ca. 8 July 1822] (Jefferson Papers)
Extract from the agreement entered into betwe e n the Proctor of the University of V a & W. J. Coffee for the composition ornaments for the Entablatures of the drawing rooms &c at the U.V a Viz Ionic with modid modilions
55Arthur S. Brockenbrough to Thomas Jefferson, 10 July 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
A. S. Brockenbrough s respects to M r Jefferson and informs him he will with pleasure attend the conference to morrow on that important Subject M r Garrett had mentioned it to me before— I have seen M r Thorn relative to your brick work he can’t do it, (as Capt Perry
56Thomas Jefferson: Advertisement for the Enquirer and Central Gazette, ca. 11 Oct. 1822, 11 October 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
Advertisement for the Enquirer and Central gazette. University of Virginia. The subscribers to this institution (commenced under the name of the Central college, but called afterwards the University of Virginia, with the approbation of a Majority) are informed that in the course of the ensuing month of November they will be applied to by a Collector for the arrears of their subscriptions....
57To Thomas Jefferson from Arthur S. Brockenbrough, 29 October 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
Rec d of M r Jefferson seventeen dollars 70 cents for a keg of Nails, Waggonage & a parcel Nails by M r Brooks 9½ ce Nails for M r Jefferson C t 1 Keg Nails 139–11– 15. –9 Keg 25
58To Thomas Jefferson from Arthur S. Brockenbrough, 18 November 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
In settling some business with M r Garrett to day I find (for the first time I have known it) $200— paid to M r Giacomo Raggi which is that am t more than he should have recieved—- In your statement (to M r Garrett) of M r Appletons acc t May 8 h 1822. You state it thus Proceeds of former remittance $1239 .00 to be paid to Giacomo Raggi 200
59To Thomas Jefferson from Arthur S. Brockenbrough, 13 December 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter of the 21 st Nov. was not rec d untill wednesday last, Gen l Cocke by whom it was sent not recollecting it untill after he got home. I will make out Giacomo Raggis acc t in a few days & send it to you—My acc t to the 23 Nov: will be sent you in a day or two—I have been waiting for the bills of undertakers that I might show the balance that will be due to them, they also promise to...
60To Thomas Jefferson from Arthur S. Brockenbrough, 19 December 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
I send you the proctors acc t for sums paid from april to october last. also a statement of what is due from the University V a to Undertakers for Nov: 1822 and all New proposals I have received for the work of the Library as yet. Mess rs Dinsmore & Neilson I suppose will hand in proposals for all the woodwork:—I have had some conversation with F & Chamberlain the Philadelphia brick layers...
61To Thomas Jefferson from Arthur S. Brockenbrough, 22 January 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
I regret exceedingly at being obliged to trouble you so offen about the affairs of this institution, but circumstances makes it necessary at this time to ask your advice—About a year ago M r Oldham complained of my not settling his bill. his work now is all measured and the bills made out as far as we can agree, a very large portion is yet unsettled and I am inclined to believe we never shall...
62To Thomas Jefferson from Arthur S. Brockenbrough, 11 March 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
I enclose you a contract entered into between myself as Proctor of the U. V a and Dinsmore & Neilson subject to your approval—I have adopted this plan for several reasons, I found great difficulty in fixing the prices of a great portion of the work, to fix the prices of a few items only, would be almost giving them their own prices for the balance, for a great part could not be correctly...
63From Arthur S. Brockenbrough to University of Virginia Board of Visitors, 7 April 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
I beg leave to lay before you my contract with M r W m J Coffee for Composition & Leaden ornaments for the buildings, I do this because M r Coffee is dissatisfied and complains heavily of his bargain, and I am not willing to take upon myself the responsibility of advancing more than the contract calls for—he has sent on an acct t amounting to $487. 46 —the cost agreeable to my estimate on the...
64To Thomas Jefferson from Arthur S. Brockenbrough, July 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
An Estimate of the cost of the rasing floor & roofing of a House 40 by 50 feet 2500 ft Joists 6 by 8 of oak a $40 pr $100.00 1500 ft Rafters of Pine Collar beams & ashler studing a $30 45.00 2800 ft Sheeting plank a $15 pr 42.00 52 Squares of Framing in rasing floor & roof joists } 78.00 to be 6 inches apart—Rafters 2 ft from center
65To Thomas Jefferson from Arthur S. Brockenbrough, 3 August 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
I send my son and nephew up, with a letter from Col: Peyton for your perusal and to enquire into the State of your health which I hope is mending, Col P. States that the caps are all the bank of the Bason ready for shipment, but that the boatmen are all afraid to try them, will it not be best to order the Ionic caps to scots landing and let Corinthian alone untill we can get a sufficing of...
66To Thomas Jefferson from Arthur S. Brockenbrough, 11 August 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
Presuming you intended to have an opening in front over the main door below, I have had a stone Sill & window frame prepared for it, which I think will answer better than a door, if however you prefer the door it can be made, I should like to hear from you again on the subject.—I have just heared of the distruction of the State Penitentiary by fire on friday night last, with all the property...
67From Arthur S. Brockenbrough to Giacomo Raggi, 8 September 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
Articles of agreement entered into by Arthur S. Brockenbrough Proctor of the University of Virginia & on behalf of the sd University on the one part & Giacomo Raggi of Italy Sculptor on the other part. The sd Giacomo Raggi agrees & covenants that he will furnish the sd University with 10. Corinthian bases of Marble of Carrara of quality equal to that of the Capitels lately recieved from Thomas...
68To Thomas Jefferson from Arthur S. Brockenbrough, 20 September 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the pleasure of announcing to you the arrival of the Corinthian and Ionic Capitels of Marble ordered from Italy all of which are in their proper places without the smallest accident to them except the breaking off of a small part of one of the leaves of one of the Corinthians before it was unpacked but which has been carefully put on—I find them finished agreeable to your instructions...
69To Thomas Jefferson from Arthur S. Brockenbrough, 6 October 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
For the want of time I have not made out a copy of my acc t current with the University of V a I must refer you to the book in which it is kept lying before for a statement of it, a copy of which shall be furnished hereafter—the acc ts of all the under takers have been adjusted & settled except four Viz James Oldhams, and John Nielsons, Carpenters & Joiners Joseph Antrim Plasterer, and Edward...
70To Thomas Jefferson from Arthur S. Brockenbrough, 11 October 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
I herewith return you M r Dawsons Sketch Balance Sheet of the Books of the University of Virginia up to the 1 st of October corrected, the error was not in the books as was supposed by M r Dawson, but in the Balance Sheet taken by M r Watson, to whom I pointed out the error on wednesday last. the books are balanced up to the 1 st Oct: within one quarter of a cent. most respectfully P.S. I will...
71To Thomas Jefferson from Arthur S. Brockenbrough, 19 November 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
M r Rice W Wood the attorney of Capt James Oldham has made several applications to me to know in what way Oldhams’ accounts are to be settled, I wish to get clear of his busines in some shape or other and have some idea of proposing to him a settlement of the accounts by two impartial persons sworn to do justice to each party to the best of their knowledge—to take the Bills agreeable to their...
72To Thomas Jefferson from Arthur S. Brockenbrough, 28 November 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
An estimate of Officers salaries: hire of Labourers and other expences of the University of V a per Annum— For the hire of 15 labourers a 65$p An $975 1 Woman 25 $1000.00 〃 Overseers Wages 150— 〃 Provision, say corn & Bacon for their support 550— 〃 for the support of a four horse team 〃 475 Bushels of Rye a 4/–
73To Thomas Jefferson from Arthur S. Brockenbrough, 29 December 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
I shall send down to Louisa tomorrow to hire Laborers for the next year and should like to know your opinion on the subject whether we shall hire about the usual number or less—We have bricks on hand sufficient for the Rotunda & Gymnasium except the floor of the basement but we shall probably want some for other purposes I therefore think it would be well to make three or four hundred thousand...
74To Thomas Jefferson from Arthur S. Brockenbrough, 10 January 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
M r Antrim and myself have tried for a long time to get on the price of Plastering in 1820 in Philadelphia which governed the price of it here—Agreeable to our contracter M r Antrim has at length concluded to go on to Philadelphia himself to obtain the prices I must beg leave to submit to your consideration whether the interest of the institution might not be promoted if I was also to go on—I...
75To Thomas Jefferson from Arthur S. Brockenbrough, 12 February 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
Will you be pleased to certify on the enclosed as to M r Tho s Maurys qualifications as a teacher and what reliance may be put in his statements CSmH : Jefferson File.
76To Thomas Jefferson from Arthur S. Brockenbrough, 4 March 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
An Estimate of sundries for the University of V a For fiting up eight lecture rooms with benches, & desk 300.00 〃 smoke house to each pavilion & Hotel say 16 of brick a 120$ 1 920.00 〃 some little painting to finish say from $250 to 300.— 〃 Gutters & pipes to pavilions about 250.00 〃 some paving & stone walls to back yards probably 230.00 $3,000.00 The above is an estimate of what I cons
77To Thomas Jefferson from Arthur S. Brockenbrough, 28 March 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
Mess rs Dinsmore & Neilson without consulting with me have proceeded to purchase scantling here and have framed the upper gallery floor of the library, (altho’ not embraced in the contract with them) and are now about to raise it; before they progress with it too far, I must beg permission to propose some alterations that has struck my mind on seeing the hight of the gallery and which I think...
78To Thomas Jefferson from Arthur S. Brockenbrough, 5 April 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
An Estimate of the cost of the Rotunda as far as the contracts that have been made towards the completion of it go. Am t Paid for Materials for the brick work $6905.47 “p ⅌ Thorn & Chamberlain for the work— 2856.25 9,761.72 “ To complete the brick work of the Lbrary & Terras Say 1,000.00 Am t Contract with G. Raggi for 10 Bases & 2 Pilaster bases } 715.00 Cost of Capetels in Italy Say 7000.00
79To Thomas Jefferson from Arthur S. Brockenbrough, 3 May 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
I herewith send you a statement of the quantity of marble flaging required for the Portico of the Rotunda & Platform of the back steps For the Portico 1150 square feet of Marble Flaging 〃〃 Platform 160 do 1310 〃 Breakage - 40 feet 1350 Total P.S.
80To Thomas Jefferson from Arthur S. Brockenbrough, 4 June 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
Mess rs Thorn & Chamberlain are this day begining to lay the bricks of the attic of the Rotunda; had we not as well put reservoirs in the two North corners of the Attic by arching over the present openings, thereby making the reservoirs nearly the depth of the Attic and as large in diameter as the space will admit of, the water from thence may be thrown (in case of Fire) to any part of the...
81To Thomas Jefferson from Arthur S. Brockenbrough, 14 July 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
As M r Gorman is about to commence with the back steps of the Rotunda it is necessary that the plan should be posatively fixed on, I therefore wish to know your wishes on the subject. I have layed down several plans if you approve of any one of them mark the one you like best or send a plan that you like better than any one of them—If the earth is removed from steps, it will make the flight 13...
82To Thomas Jefferson from Arthur S. Brockenbrough, 28 October 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
I herewith return you the papers left with me after the last meeting of the Visitors with a copy of the Proctors account made out since for you to retain—I must beg permission to call your attention to the price fixed on for the board of the students, I fear the low rate of board the first year will have a tendancy to deter those that we should like to engage in it from offering their...
83To Thomas Jefferson from Arthur S. Brockenbrough, 2 December 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
Above you have the measurement of dome of the Rotunda above the steps—I also send you a Copy of the contracts for the Hotels that I propose making for your inspection and amendments. Measurement of the Dome from the top of the last step to the center of the Sky light 27 feet 5 inches. ViU : Thomas Jefferson Papers (Proctor’s Papers).
84To Thomas Jefferson from Arthur S. Brockenbrough, 7 January 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I beg leave to suggest the propriety of having a Post Office established here (if it be practicable) it will not only be a great convenience to the Professors & students, but may be attended with other good consiquences by keeping the students as much out of Charlottesville as possible—It will only be necessary to have a carrier between Charlottesville & this place two or three times a week...
85To Thomas Jefferson from Arthur S. Brockenbrough, 21 January 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Capt Garrett I am told has set out to Richmond—If he should not succeed in obtaining a loan from the Bank to be paid out of the subscriptions as they come in, can any part of the annuity be applied to the discharge of the present debts of the institution? I shall have many calls from the creditors immediately Capt Garrett returns and should be glad to know before hand how the annuity is to be...
86To Thomas Jefferson from Arthur S. Brockenbrough, 21 January 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
The bearer of this M r Nathaniel Chamberlain has requested me to give him a recommendatory letter which I take pleasure in doing—M r Chamberlain was one of the Undertakers of the Brickwork of the Rotunda you well know the stile in which that work is executed both for buty and strength. in addition to his being a first rate bricklayer, he has management and skill in conducting business, is a...
87Jefferson, Brockenbrough: Advertisement of the opening of UVa, 16 Feb. 1825, 16 February 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
University of Virginia. It had been expected that this institution would have been opened on the 1 st day of the present month of February; and for the term of ten months and a half, ending on the 15 th of December, 100.D. would have been required by the different keepers of the Hotel for dieting the Students, 23.D. by the University for the occupation of the Dormitories and participation in...
88Arthur 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
89To Thomas Jefferson from Arthur S. Brockenbrough, 18 March 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I herewith send you a copy of the Register of the Students of the University V a up to this date—Ten or twelve of the Number are anxious to be informed when the Professor of Law will get here—I do suppose that some of them will return home if there is not a probability of the Professorship being filled in a short time—can I give them any assurance of Judge Barbours having accepted the...
90To Thomas Jefferson from Arthur S. Brockenbrough, 31 March 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
$5000. Sixty days after date, for value recieved, I promise to pay to the order of Thomas Jefferson Rector of the University of Virginia Five thousand dollars, without offset, negociable and payable at the Farmers bank of Virginia. ViU : Thomas Jefferson Papers (Proctor’s Papers).
91To Thomas Jefferson from Arthur S. Brockenbrough, 19 April 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Several persons residing here being desirous of having religious worship here on sundays—I have drawn up the enclosed with the view of making some compensation to the preacher or preachers who will serve us. I have thought proper not to take any further steps towards carrying it into effect untill I know whether it meets with your approbation—the lecture room of Pav: N o 1 I suppose could be...
92To Thomas Jefferson from Arthur S. Brockenbrough, 28 April 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I send you Doctor Emmets statement of the value of his apparatus ($500) which he wishes the University to take, he is anxious to have it ex amined by competent persons immediately, and before it is much used—if it’s your wish and intention that it should be purchased for the University you will please say who shall examine it, & if found to be worth the ($500) asked for it am I to pay him out...
93TJ & Brockenbrough: Text for handbill on University of Virginia, 8 May 1825, 8 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
University of Virginia. This institution was opened on the 7 th day of March 1825. it embraces a school 1. of antient languages. 2. Modern languages. 3. Mathematics. 4. Natural philosophy. 5. Natural history. 6. moral philosophy. 7. Anatomy and medecine. 8. Law and government, with distinct Professors to each. to be recieved into the school of Antient languages the applicant must be qualified...
94To Thomas Jefferson from Arthur S. Brockenbrough, 23 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Francis W. Gilmer Esq r in acct with the University of V a 1825 Feb 25 To this sum paid you per Alex: Garrett } $10.200.02 per his report as agent for the U. V a C r $ By cash advanced to D r Dunglison—in Eng cury 222.22 〃
95To Thomas Jefferson from Arthur S. Brockenbrough, 31 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Judge Dade I am informed resides near Dumfries Prince William County— I trust we have not deviated so much from M c Adams roadmaking sistem as to make it necessary to do the work over again as before the receipt of your favor I discovered the error in puting on the rock before it was broken and yesterday chainged the plan by laying it on the road side for the purpose of breaking it before it...
96To Thomas Jefferson from Arthur S. Brockenbrough, 6 June 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
In finishing the Library room of the Rotunda in what way do you propose securing it at the head of the stairs? whether by a partition around the well hole of the Stairs and a door in the front of landing or a lobby extending to the rear of the columns next the stairs? I should be glad to have your opinion on the subject.—Dr Emunet I find is much dissatisfied with the proposed arrangement for...
97To Thomas Jefferson from Arthur S. Brockenbrough, 9 June 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I find by your favor of the 7 t I did not express myself in a way to be unstood by you relative to the finish at the head of the stairs of the Rotunda—Without a partition at the head of the stairs any person entering the building, will have free access to the Library—there is nothing to prevent it from the Basement to the library room—as the lower part of the building will be in use,...
98To Thomas Jefferson from Arthur S. Brockenbrough, 15 June 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Your note of the 13 th requesting me to have a bill of Exchance on London for $6000 procured for you to enclose to M r King was rec d yesterday—I am informed that bills are now at 5 p r Cent advance and falling daily—in that case will it not promote the interest of the Institution to postpone the purchase of a bill as long as possible? as some of the apparatus will probably be to make; will...
99To Thomas Jefferson from Arthur S. Brockenbrough, 27 June 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
We are about to commence the brick work of the Stables, the situation for thre eastern range pointed out by you is rather unfavorable in consequence of the ground falling two ways, (to the east & south) about fifty or sixty yards from the place designated by you and on the same side of the eastern st r eet there is a beautiful situation for them, if agreeable to you, I will place them there—If...
100To Thomas Jefferson from Arthur S. Brockenbrough, 23 July 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I have a letter from M r Coffee stating his prices for the ornaments for the Corinthian cornice in the room intended for the Museum—I think them extravagantly high, he puts down the leaf of the Modilion in Putty composition at 40 ½ cents and in his composition (the baked earth we have heretofore gotten of him) at 28c—in lead 56c for each leaf For the Frize ornaments in Putty composition 3....