W. B. Lawrence letter to Albert Gallatin, [manuscript] 1828 Apr 5.

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W. B. Lawrence letter to Albert Gallatin, [manuscript] 1828 Apr 5.

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Lawrence writes to Gallatin, enclosing a letter and other enclosures for James Madison (not present), regarding the application of funds remitted to London by the University of Virginia. Lawrence also mentions that "a Mr. Ritchie, now at the head of an academy in Scotland" would be a desirable acquisition for the University. Lawrence concludes with a discussion of current European politics.

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University of Virginia

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Gallatin, Albert, 1761-1849

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Lawrence, William Beach, 1800-1881

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Madison, James, 1751-1836

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