1Albemarle County Court Order Concerning a Proposed Road, 8 April 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
On the motion of Thomas J Randolph and Thomas Jefferson to alter the road leading from the Orange fork near Lewis’s ferry downwards thro the lands of Richard Sampson , Thomas J Randolph and Thomas Jefferson to the mouth of the chapel branch , and instead thereof to substitute the road already opened, on the lands of Charles L Bankhead , from the corner of his fence nearest Charlottesville
2Alexander Garrett to Thomas Jefferson, 12 April 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
In consequence of M r Perry s absence from home, I was not able to see him untill yesterday at sun set, when I closed the contract with him in behalf of the college , he has promised to survey it as soon as possible say Wednessday or thursday next; I understand from M r Winn , that the Glebe money in his hands except about 6. or 700$ is in Virginia bank stock, should not some arrangements be...
3Alexander Garrett to Thomas Jefferson, 10 May 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
A.G. had an interview with M r Perry on yesterday in which M r P. disclaimed all intentions of insisting upon any conditions being annexed to his conveyance of the land to the Central College , M r P. is to meet AG. in town to day,
4Conveyance of Lands for Central College from John M. Perry and Frances T. Perry to Alexander Garrett, 23 June 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
This indenture made on the 23 d day of June 1817. between John Perry & Frances T Perry his wife of the county of Albemarle on the one part and Alexander Garrett proctor of the Central college acting in trust for the sd college on the other part witnesseth that the sd John
5Agreement between John M. Perry and Central College, 23 June 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
Articles of Agreement made and concluded this twenty third day of June one thousand eight hundred and seventeen between Alexander Garrett as Proctor of the Central College in Albemarle on the one part and John M. Perry on the other part, Witness, First, that a Pavilion or Schoolhouse being to be built for the said College on one of the lots of land purchased for the s d College of the said
6To James Madison from Alexander Garrett, 24 June 1817 (Madison Papers)
After you left this, a difficulty occured in obtaining the title to the lands purchased for the Central College, that difficulty was not removed untill yesterday, when a title was obtained; the prospect of raising a considerable sum by individual donations to the College is now truly flattering. I am advised to (and now with great diffidence & due deference) inclose you a copy of the...
7Alexander Garrett and Valentine W. Southall to Thomas Jefferson, 20 September 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
Our respective lodges feeling, with the public, much solicitude for the erection and success of the Central College , have nominated us, with others, as committees in behalf of our respective institutions, to make the necessary arrangements for carrying into effect your very kind and polite reply to the wish expressed by some of their members, that we might be permitted, as is usual with our...
8Alexander Garrett and Valentine W. Southall to Thomas Jefferson, 30 September 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of the 23 has been received. The abscence of each of us from town with other circumstances is the apology for this delay in our Reply: but it affords us now infinite satisfaction to be enabled to acquaint you, in behalf of our brethren, that, on second thought, it has been concluded to dispense with a small part of the ceremony and to undertake the laying of the corner-stone of the...
9Alexander Garrett to Thomas Jefferson, 5 October 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
Accept the thanks of Mr. Southall and myself for your kindness, in loaning us your c s ilver cups. three will be sufficient:— I avail myself of the opportunity (by your boy) of sending you a letter , news paper, & small book; left with me yesterday by M r Minor for you. I have not sent the glass of honey fearing the boy might brake it, it shall be sent very shortly by a safe conveyance RC (...
10Alexander Garrett’s Order of Ceremonies for the Central College Cornerstone Laying, [before 6 October 1817] (Jefferson Papers)
Ceremoney to be used in laying the corner stone of the Central College Martial A Dawson L T Catlett The Brethern will meet in a room up stairs of the Stone house precisely at 10 Oclock on monday the 6 th October 1817. The lodge there opened and the procession formed. The Martial will call for the brethern in the following order towit 2. Tylers , with drawn swords Bro s Fitch & Colclaser