Letter to William Russell, 1824 May 1.

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Letter to William Russell, 1824 May 1.

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Jefferson writes concerning his proposed scheme of public education. He remarks that Russell's "judicious observation on preparatory schools ... merit consideration" ; notes that there is not a separate department of grammar, rhetoric and oratory at the University of Virginia and that no more professors are to be appointed at present; and thanks Russell in advance for a pamphlet and a book.

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Russell, William, 1798-1873

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Mellon, Paul

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Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

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