Thomas Jefferson Papers

Nelson Barksdale to Thomas Jefferson, 28 October 1822

From Nelson Barksdale

28th Octo 1822

Dear Sir

Mr Brokenbrough & my self wishing to Settle & close all my acct with the Central College & university think it would be expedient to Settle for my services as proctor (for the last 18 mts of Service) which has not been done we are not of an opinion as to the Value of Sirvices therefore must appeal to you for some instructions on the Subject my Idea was that I was to be paid a Reasonable Salery for Such Services as was requird. for the first year I agreed to settle at 200$ as the Institution was poor not intending that to be a fixd Sallery for the future my calculation was that the Services at the University & collection &c should be considerable more you will please drop me a line on the Subject. & your opinion will be Intireely Satisfacton from yours very respectfully

Nelson Barksdale

RC (CSmH: JF); dateline at foot of text; endorsed by TJ as received the day it was written and so recorded in SJL.

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