Thomas Jefferson Papers

Thomas Jefferson: Statement of University of Virginia Debts, 5 Jan. 1822, 5 January 1822

To liberate the Funds—on 1st Jan: 1822.
1. A remission of the debt $60.000.
2. To liberate the annuities of 1822. & 1823  30.000  $ 90.000 .00
Wanted to finish the Buildings $ 55.564 .00
Total sum necessary to compleat the buildings and } $145.564 .00
to liberate the funds of the University
In addition to the aforesaid sum of $145.564, the Rector & Visitors recommend an
augmentation of the Annuity of $15,000. but leave the amount to the discretion
of the General Assembly.

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