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Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826. Letter to James Oldham [manuscript] 2 May 1805.

Title: Letter to James Oldham [manuscript] 2 May 1805. 1805.

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Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826. Letters to various correspondents [manuscript], 1793-1825.

Title: Letters to various correspondents [manuscript], 1793-1825.

1793 Mar. 31, to Nathaniel Cutting: Recommends trip to England by American vessel rather than by packet, because of prospects of war. 1805 Mar. 11, to James Oldham: Work (at Monticello?) can be done in Mr. Andrews' absence if moulds are available. 1806 Feb. 7 to [John Holmes Freeman]: Instructions to the overseer. Brown (a slave) to go to Mr. Jordan at Lexington. Purchase of molasses, fish, and other provisions from [George] Jefferson and [John] Craven. Road repair. Trees to be planted. Payment of debts to James Walker, Cleviers (?) Duke, Thomas Eston Randolph. Essential to get nail factory under way to meet debts. Planting of oats, clover, peas. Mentions [Martin] Dawson, [David] Higginbotham, Gabriel Lilly, Martha Randolph, Jerry and Fanny (slaves). 1806 Oct. 18 to Micajah Carr: Mr. Strange not the agent of Donald & Burton, London. Sends letter to Mr. Brown, plaintiff's attorney, to prevent steps prejudicial to Carr. 1807 Sept. 18 to William H. Cabell: To the Governor of Virginia, concerning Lowrie's correspondence. Approves Cabell's instructions to Major Newton. Provisions for troops. Report from Mr. Belscher of Gloucester regarding contraventions of the proclamation denying British vessels the hospitality of American waters. 1810 Sept. 25-26 to Caesar A. Rodney: Information as to whether Edward Livingston could maintain an action in Richmond for a trespass committed in New Orleans (Batture controversy). Consultation with James Madison, Robert Smith, and Albert Gallatin on this matter. Recommends Levi Lincoln to replace the deceased William Cushing on the Supreme Court. References to George Hay, William Wirt, and L. W. Tazewell. 1825 June 28 to Gen. Theodorus Bailey: Requests him to forward letter to London by packet.

ArchivalResource: 7 items.

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Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826. Letter to George Jefferson [manuscript], 1811 April 1.

Title: Letter to George Jefferson [manuscript], 1811 April 1.

William Johnson of Milton is moving Jefferson's crop. Samuel J. Harrison, in charge of Jefferson's Bedford tobacco, is to place money onone of his accounts. Mentions a letter for James Oldham and Bedford flour.

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University of Virginia. Proctor. Papers from the Office of the Proctor [manuscript], 1811-1905 (bulk 1817-1826).

Title: Papers from the Office of the Proctor [manuscript], 1811-1905 (bulk 1817-1826).

Earliest papers concern Thomas Jefferson and the building of the University of Virginia. The papers contain 13 manuscripts in Jefferson's hand and 19 others relating to the early history of the University, plus 12 additional papers from the Proctor's Office. The papers contain correspondence regarding the construction of the University; a statement showing the cost of the marble Corinthian and Ionic capitals; specifications for four pavilions; and specifications and estimate for brick. Also enactments relating to the constitution and government of the University....1831, and supplement, 1836; a weekly class report for Ancient Languages, 1836; and receipts, 1843, 1845. Of interest is a report from William A. Pratt, architect and engineer, 1858 August 31, presenting a plan for heating the Rotunda and Public Hall annex with furnaces instead of the stoves currently in use.

ArchivalResource: 44 items.

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University of Virginia. Board of Visitors. Resolutions passed by the Board of Visitors of the University of Virginia [manuscript], [1829 July?].

Title: Resolutions passed by the Board of Visitors of the University of Virginia [manuscript], [1829 July?].

Resolutions passed by the Board include: the appointment of Thomas Jefferson Randolph to the Executive Committee; the appointment of Gessner Harrison as Professor of Antient [sic] Languages; installation of iron railings over the gymnasia; the appointment of a committee to study the School of Modern Languages; directing additions to Professor Tucker's Pavilion; authorizing payment of James Oldham's bills; repealing a section of the code on student uniforms; creating the office of Assistant Proctor and reducing the salary of the Proctor; commending the Chairman and Faculty for their handling of the epidemic; remitting three months rent to the hotelkeepers.

ArchivalResource: 24 items.

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Oldham, James, fl. 1804-1823,. James Oldham papers [manuscript], 1819-1823.

Title: James Oldham papers [manuscript], 1819-1823.

The collection contains a letter from Oldham to Nelson Barksdale, the Proctor, 1819 April 3 proposing to undertake "carpenters and joiners work" for the buildings at the University of Virginia "for 5 cents below the standard referred to in your advertisement." In a letter to A. S. Brockenbrough, 1822 Deceber 4, Oldham submits an estimate of $12,000 for the carpenters and joiners work on the first floor of the library "including materials intire [sic] with the addition of the second story window frames + sashes." Also a "true copy" by William S. Eskridge of Oldham's suit against the Rector, Board of Visitors and Proctor of the University of Virginia for non-payment, 1823 November 20. Also arguments by A. S. Brockenbrough against Oldham's claims, and his objections to items in bills of Oldham, 1823.

ArchivalResource: 5 items.

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Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826. Letters to various recipients [manuscript] 1790-1823.

Title: Letters to various recipients [manuscript] 1790-1823.

Letters to Martha Randolph, Thomas M. Randolph, Jr., Richard Richardson, Jeremiah A. Goodman, James Oldham, John Adlum ; sea letter for the brig., James. Jefferson sends news of family and friends; advises Martha to cherish her husband; postal routes; Richard H. Lee and the representation bill; defense of the west; Edgehill; tobacco inspection; construction at Monticello; management of Poplar Forest including sowing clover, shipment of beef and tobacco, rationing of salt, killing of taxable dogs; orders of locks, handles and bolts; and a gift of wine.

ArchivalResource: 8 items.

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Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826. Letters from Thomas Jefferson to James Oldham and John H. Freeman [manuscript], 1804-1806.

Title: Letters from Thomas Jefferson to James Oldham and John H. Freeman [manuscript], 1804-1806.

Letter to James Oldham dated 1804 December 24; and letter to [John H.] Freeman dated 1806 July 13.

ArchivalResource: 2 items.

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