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

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

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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.

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Oldham, James, fl. 1804-1823,

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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 ...

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Harrison, Samuel, 1760-1812

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The Jonathan Carver heirs claimed after his death that the Dakota Indians had granted Carver a tract of some four million acres of land on the east side of the Mississippi River running from St. Paul to the mouth of Wisconsin's Chippewa River and to points east. A grant document or deed signed by chiefs Hawnopawjatin and Otohtongoomlisheaw of the Naudowissee band of Dakota Indians at Carver's Cave at present-day St. Paul on May 1, 1767, is said to have subsequently disappeared. Some scholars que...

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University of Virginia. Executive Committee.

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Slaughter, Samuel Maurice, 1826-1866.

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William Cabell Rives was the son of Robert and Margaret Jordan (Cabell) Rives. He was educated at Hampden-Sydney College and at the College of William and Mary where he graduated in 1809. He studied law and politics under Thomas Jefferson. Rives served in the War of 1812 and in the Virginia House of Delegates. After his marriage, he lived at "Castle Hill," Albemarle County, Va. Rives served in the U. S. House of Representatives, 1823-1829 and in the U. S. Senate. He also was minister to France a...

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Arnold and Wilson (Philadelphia, Pa.)

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Appleton, Thomas, 1763-1840

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Kupfer, Charles F., fl. 1819,

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