1Thomas Jefferson to James P. Preston, 1 December 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
In obedience to the law establishing the University of Virginia the Visitors of that institution , at their last meeting of Oct. 4. agreed to a Report on the disbursements, funds and condition of the University , which they instructed me to authenticate, and transmit, with the documents therein referred to, to the President and Directors of the Literary fund . this duty I now perform. Since...
2Thomas Jefferson to James P. Preston, 11 March 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
I yesterday recieved your favor of Feb. 27. covering the appointment of the 13 th of the same month with which you have been pleased to honor me as a Visitor of the University of Virginia . impressed with the important effect which well conducted education will produce on the character and happiness of my native state, and ambitious for it’s reputa tion and pro s perity, I accept the charge...
3Thomas Jefferson to James P. Preston, 13 July 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieved in due time your Excellency’s letter of Mar. 18 . covering the appointment with which you were pleased to honor me as one of the Comm rs under the act concerning the University . meaning to accept the trust, it did not occur in the moment that I ought to say so, and to prevent any suspence which my silence might occasion in your mind on the subject. the reciept of your second favor...
4Thomas Jefferson to James P. Preston, 28 May 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
The letter of the 20 th with which you have honored me did not come to hand until yesterday. with mr Hassler I have not the pleasure of a personal acquaintance; but I have information entirely satisfactory of his scientific character. as an Astronomer and Mathematician he is certainly highly qualified; and the former commission you mention him to have held of Director of roads, bridges and...
5Central College Board of Visitors to James P. Preston, 6 January 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
The late Governor of the Commonwealth having thought proper to confide to us the office of Visitors of the Central College near Charlottesville , under an act of the legislature , establishing as it’s patron, the Governor for the time being, we deem it our duty to report to you our proceedings under that appointment, with the progress & prospects of that institution. The want of a seminary of...