I inclose you the copy of a resolution of the Visitors of the University of Virga entered into at their late meeting and also a copy of the letter to mr Griffin1 which is the subject of it, the original being depositd with the papers of the board in my possession and open to your inspection, if desired. you will observe that the first duty enjoined on me by the resoln is to ask of you2 whether you are the author of the letter aforesd and are willing to3 afford any evidence of the charges against mr Arthur S. Brockbg4 therein mentioned. on your answer affirmatively to these questions proper measures will be taken for recieving5 the evidence to be produced as well by yourself as by mr Brockenbrough. you will be so good as to give me an answer stating in a distinct and issuable form the particular of the charges in the letter on which you will produce evidence that mr Brockenbrough may know to what specific facts he is to answer and produce evidence. do this if you please6 at your earliest convenience as I propose to7 go to Bedfd the ensuing week and shall8 be absent some time. I salute you with frdshp & respect