1To James Madison from Thomas H. Key and George Long, 6 October 1825 (Madison Papers)
Understanding from Dr. Dunglison at the meeting of the Faculty yesterday, that, in case of our persisting in our resolution to resign, it was your intention to refuse to accept such resignation, and to declare that we should thereby subject ourselves to certain pecuniary penalties; we request of you an explanation of this statement of Dr. Dunglison’s (fully believing that he must have...
2To James Madison from Thomas H. Key and George Long, 6 October 1825 (Madison Papers)
The undersigned, Professors of the University of Virginia hereby tender to you the resignation of their respective chairs. RC ( ViU : Special Collections). In Thomas H. Key’s hand; cosigned by Long. Docketed by Jefferson.
3To James Madison from George Long, [ca. 3 April 1826] (Madison Papers)
Several of the students have applied to me for information about the terms on which a diploma in Greek could be obtained. I was of course unable to give them any answer, but I promised to lay the subject before the Visitors. There are a few whose industry and acquirements will deserve some reward: they wish to know what will be expected that they may have sufficient time to make the necessary...
4To James Madison from George Long, [ca. 11 December 1826] (Madison Papers)
I have considered the subject of the letter addressed to the Rector by Mr Everett recommending a gentleman as a fit person for teaching the antient languages. It is now some time, at least nearly a year, since I have thought about having some assistance in my duties. An able and respectable teacher might be of considerable advantage to the institution in relieving me from part of the most...
5To James Madison from George Long, 10 September 1827 (Madison Papers)
Last week I communicated to you my appointment in London with an intimation that my services would not be wanted before the expiration of my term here. This morning I was informed by letter that they will be required on the 1. October 1828. It will be necessary for me to explain this. In December of last year a proposal was made to me from a person of some influence to become a candidate for...
6To James Madison from George Long, [November 1827] (Madison Papers)
“To ensure the success of the University in all departments, it must certainly be an object of the highest importance to possess teachers who will zealously prosecute their respective studies, and make the profession of a public teacher the profession of their life. The degree of Knowledge acquired before entering on duties of this kind has, I believe, been found by experience not to be a...
7George Long to James Madison, 21 September 1828 (Madison Papers)
I received yesterday from Mr Mc Lane your very kind and obliging letter. At the time of its date the board of Visitors had not met, but I have since heard that Mr Harrison is finally appointed to the Chair of Antient Languages. It may be a subject of ridicule, especially with some of your northern friends, to appoint to so important a place a Virginia youth, whose travels have not been...
8George Long to James Madison, 1 December 1828 (Madison Papers)
I lately heard from Mr Barbour that it is the wish of the Visitors of the Univ. of Va. to procure from England a Professor of the antient Languages, if a competent person could not be found in America. That such a situation may possibly be vacant is now known, and several applications have been made to me. Two of these were from persons of good character & respectable attainments, but not such...