Papers concerning the establishment and construction of the University of Virginia, 1817-1826.

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Papers concerning the establishment and construction of the University of Virginia, 1817-1826.

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The collection consists of photostats of letters from Thomas Jefferson to James Dinsmore, Matthew Brown, Thomas Cooper, James Oldham and John H. Cocke concerning the hire of John M. Perry for wooden work, brickwork for Central college, work on the Rotunda, progress of the University, and a recommendation for William Coffee as sculptor. Miscellaneous pieces include photostats of Jefferson's notes on expenses, ca. 1818-1819, an indenture 1823, in Jefferson's hand concerning the Literary Fund, a plan for a botanical garden by Correa de Serra, and 2 pages of notes on the the proposed selection of Lexington, Va., as the site of the University of Virginia, with annotations in Jefferson's hand.

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University of Virginia. Library

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Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

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Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826) was an American statesman and third president of the United States. From the description of Thomas Jefferson letter, 1809. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 367818629 Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826) was the third president of the United States, born in Goochland (now Albemarle County), Virginia. He was a member of the Virginia House of Burgesses from 1769 to 1775, and with R. H. Lee and Patrick Henry initiated the inter-colonial committee of correspond...

Perry, John M., ca. 1776-ca. 1835,

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Brown, Matthew, fl. 1818,

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Cooper, Thomas, 1759-1839

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Epithet: abolitionist British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001188.0x000283 Thomas Cooper, born in London in 1759, immigrated to Pennsylvania in 1794. Well-known for his political beliefs, Cooper eventually pursued a career as a science professor and became the second president of South Carolina College in 1821. From the guide to the Thomas Cooper Papers, ., 1819-1837, (University of North Carolina at Cha...

Dinsmore, James (American master carpenter, ca. 1771-1830)

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University of Virginia. Proctor

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The Proctor was responsible for the daily operation of the University, and especially for the collection of all funds owed to the University. From the description of Reports and correspondence of the Proctor of the University of Virginia, 1833-1867. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 70214508 ...

University of Virginia

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University of Virginia student from Lexington, Ky.; afterwards a Presbyterian minister and missionary to Brazil. From the description of Diploma awarded to John Rockwell Smith [manuscript], 1866 June 29. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647905124 Lt., C.S.A.; teacher, Norwood School, Nelson County, Va.; principal Select School, New York, N.Y. From the description of Diplomas of Waller Holladay [manuscript], 1858-1872. (University of Virginia). WorldC...

Correa de Serra, Jose Francisco, 1750-1823.

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Cocke, John Hartwell, 1780-1866

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Fluvanna County, Va. planter, reformer, and University of Virginia Board of Visitors member. From the description of Papers : of John Hartwell Cocke, 1806-1866. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 30793405 Planter, agricultural reformer, and brigadier general in the War of 1812. From the description of Papers, 1825-1872. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 39330821 The James River and Kanawha Company The creation of Virg...

Oldham, James, fl. 1819-1823,

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Coffee, William John, 1774-1846?

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