Having heard much of the Virginia University I wish for my own satisfaction and the good of literature to have some further knowledge of its situation and prospects.

If you have printed by-laws a copy would be gratifying. I should be glad from some source to learn

1 The number of professorships their names and salaries

2 The number Students the expense of Tuition Board and every other necessary expense,

3 Its Library Chemical Mathematical & Philosophical aparatus and what ever else relates to its prosperity or usefulness

Any information you may wish of the Colleges of the west I will give you with pleasure

A line from its learned and honoured Rector our former esteemed and venerable President will be esteemed a high privilege by