Thomas Jefferson Papers

Alexander Garrett to Thomas Jefferson, 30 January 1823

From Alexander Garrett

Charlottesville 30th January 1823.

Dear Sir.

By request of Mr Brockenbrough contained in the enclosed letter, I send for your approval, a check on the President & Directors of the Literary fund, for seven thousand dollars. my engagements at home today, prevents my waiting on you in person, on this subject

Respectfully Your Obt St

Alex Garrett B. U Va

RC (CSmH: JF); at foot of text: “Tho. Jefferson esq Rector University Va”; endorsed by TJ as received “Jan. 23.” Recorded in SJL as received 30 Jan. 1823. Enclosures not found.

b. u va: bursar of the University of Virginia.

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  • Brockenbrough, Arthur Spicer; as University of Virginia proctor search
  • Garrett, Alexander; as University of Virginia bursar search
  • Garrett, Alexander; letters from search
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  • Virginia, University of; Administration and Financial Affairs; funding for search