To Thomas Jefferson from Catesby Jones, 27 November 1824
Gloucester Ct House Novr 27th 1824
Dr Sir,
I am guardian to a youth that I wish to receive his education at the University of Virginia. He has read through latin—and in greek the New Testament & Græca Minora—.—Some progress in arithmetic—geography &C—.—
He is a youth of good capacity & wishes (at this time) to be a Physician—So that, as I wish to indulge him in this respect, in giving him a general education that might be attended to &C—Be pleased to inform me immediately whether he can be ricd & the terms of board & tuition &C
Respectfully
Catesby Jones
P.S.
This young man will 17 next February
C. J.
CSmH: Jefferson File.