ALS, 1825 June 30 : Monticello, to Rufus King, Minister Plenipotentiary, London.

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ALS, 1825 June 30 : Monticello, to Rufus King, Minister Plenipotentiary, London.

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Jefferson writes of the establishment of the University of Virginia. Requests King's assistance by serving as depository for funds to purchase teaching apparatus, and to secure permission for Professor Bonnycastle to join the faculty.

2 1/2 p. ; 25 x 21 cm.

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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