To James Madison from Wilson Cary Nicholas, 18 October 1816
From Wilson Cary Nicholas
Council Chamber, Richmond, October 18th. 1816.
Sir,
I have the honor to inform you that you are appointed one, of the Visitors of the Central College in Albemarle, and to forward you the enclosed Commission.1 It is hoped that it will not be inconvenient for you to undertake the Execution of this office. I am, Sir, With great respect, Your Humble Servant
W. C. Nicholas
RC and enclosure (DLC). RC and enclosure in a clerk’s hand, signed by Nicholas. Cover docketed by JM “Feby. 14. 1816.” For enclosure, see n. 1.
1. The enclosed one-page commission, dated 18 Oct. 1816, was issued under the terms of the Virginia statute of 14 Feb. 1816 establishing “a College in the County of Albemarle.” In addition to JM, Nicholas appointed as visitors, Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe, David Watson (of Louisa), John Hartwell Cocke, and Joseph C. Cabell.