Above I send for your approval my check on the President & Directors of Literary Fund of Virginia, for Five thousand dollars, part of the annuity due the University the currrent year. This check is drawn rather earlier than heretofore practiced, to explain which, and for the purpose of affording you information in relation to the money of the University, in the hands of Baring & Brothers of London, I enclose you their letter to Mr. Pendleton, and his to me With profound respect & esteem I am Dr. Sir your most Obt. Servt.