1From Thomas Jefferson to John Gorman, 8 February 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter should have been sooner answered but I have expected daily to go to the University, which weather roads have hitherto prevented. I gave Thrimston a proper repr i mand for his conduct, and assured him I should place at your discretion his punishment if he should misconduct himself a gain . I have been anxious he should learn to lay stone, and shall be glad if you can engage him in...