1James Dinsmore and John M. Perry to University of Virginia Board of Visitors, 27 March 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
the Subscribers haveing leveled from the doric pavillion to the springs on the mountain —find the two first to be 6. feet above the water table—at the distance of 1100 yards—one hundred yards further is another sp r ing 26. feet above the water table of pavillion—and still further—say abut 60 yards there is another 75. feet above the s d level—all of these are bold good springs—the furtherest...
2John M. Perry to University of Virginia Board of Visitors, 27 March 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
I would Contract to furnish all materials and lay 300,000 bricks at $14. per thousand— according to the Specimin furnished in the Corrinthian pavillion , which tho undertaken by M. Brown was actually executed by me and a further Specimin exhibited in the two ranges of dormitories appendant to the Doric pavillion N o 4 —If it should be required I will even bind myself to execute the work in a...
3John Neilson to University of Virginia Board of Visitors, 3 April 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
Impressed with a lively sense of gratitude, for your kindness, I sincerely regret that the early period stated for the completion of the work, deprives me at this time of endeavouring th to merit your aprobation’s, owing to my present engagements. If at any future period you are pleased to honour me with your confidence, Whatever industry or skill I posess shall be exerted, with the hope of...
4Enclosure: Constantine S. Rafinesque to University of Virginia Board of Visitors, 16 September 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
I beg leave to offer myself as a Candidate for the Professorship of Natural History (in all its branches, such as Botany, Zoology, Mineralogy & Geology:) in your University , whenever such an appointment shall be made. C. S. Rafinesque { Professor of Botany & Natural history in the Transylvania University &c { Member of the Royal Institute of Naples , the
5Enclosure: Nelson Barksdale’s Inventory of Central College Property Conveyed to the University of Virginia, 29 March … (Jefferson Papers)
IN obedience to a resolution of the Board of Visitors of the University of Virginia of this date, requiring of the Proctor to examine into the state of the property, real and personal, formerly appertaining to the Central College , and conveyed to the President and Directors of the Literary Fund , and to make an inventory of the same as it stands at this day, specifying the items whereof it...
6Enclosure: Alexander Garrett’s Report on Central College Finances, 29 March 1819, enclosure no. 2 in University of … (Jefferson Papers)
A Statement of donations by individuals patroniseing the Central College ex hibiting the amount subscribed the several Instalments of such subscriptions what part thereof hath been paid and what part hath not been paid on the 2 9th day of March 1819 prepared in Obedience to a resolution of the board of Visitors of the University of Virginia of this date. Total Sum Subscribed by Individuals...
7Enclosure: Alexander Garrett’s Account with Central College, [ca. 29 March 1819], enclosure no. 3 in University of … (Jefferson Papers)
Dr. The Central College in account with Alexander Garrett , Treasurer. Cr. 1817. 1817. June
8Enclosure: Alexander Garrett’s Account with the University of Virginia, 30 September 1819, enclosure no. 4 in University … (Jefferson Papers)
Dr. The University of Virginia in account with Alexander Garrett , Bursar. Cr. 1819. 1819. March 30,
9Enclosure: Arthur S. Brockenbrough’s Statement of Expenditures by the University of Virginia, [ca. 1 October 1819] … (Jefferson Papers)
STATEMENT of sums received and paid by the Treasurer of the University of Virginia from 29 th March to 30 th September, 1819 . To this sum in hand 29th March , per
10Enclosure: Arthur S. Brockenbrough’s Statement of Debts of the University of Virginia, 1 October 1819, enclosure no. 6 … (Jefferson Papers)
A STATEMENT of the debts contracted by the University of Virginia , so far as they have been ascertained, and payable before the first of April next , and the funds requisite to meet them. 1819. Oct. 1, This amount overdrawn per the foregoing statement . 2,888
11Enclosure: Arthur S. Brockenbrough’s Cost Estimates for University of Virginia Building Construction, 1 October 1819 … (Jefferson Papers)
In obedience to the order of the Board of Visitors of the University of Virginia , requiring of the Proctor “an estimate of the whole cost of completing ten pavilions, with their appendages, the number deemed necessary for the proper accommodation of the whole number of Professors contemplated by the Legislature , five hotels, and dormitories in number depending on the number of Students who...
12Enclosure: Alexander Garrett’s Account with the University of Virginia, 30 September 1820, enclosure no. 1 in University … (Jefferson Papers)
D r The University of Virginia In account with Alexander Garrett Bursar C r 1820 April 1 To Expences to Richmond in Febuary last omitted $ 25 00
13Enclosure: Alexander Garrett’s Account with the University of Virginia, 3 April 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
D r The University of Virginia In acc t with Alexander Garrett Bursar C r 1819 Sep 30 To ballance per report due the bursar this date $ 50
14William McClain to University of Virginia Board of Visitors, 9 April 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
I beg leave to make the Inquiry of you. To Know if there are any Marble Mantle Pieces wanted for your New colage , If so I believe I can furnish them on better terms than any other person, As I have had ninteen from Philadelphia For Sale at Norfolk , Six of which I have disposed of at this place to Co l Gratiot for Head quarters, with which he appears much pleased, The Thirteen remaining on...
15Thomas Jefferson and John H. Cocke to James Breckinridge, Joseph C. Cabell, Chapman Johnson, James Madison, and Robert … (Jefferson Papers)
In obedience to the resolution of the visitors of the university at their last session, the Proctor has been constantly employed in ‘ascertaining the state of accounts under contracts already made, and the expence of compleating the buildings begun and contemplated’: and we have consequently suspended, according to instructions, ‘the entering into any contracts for the Library until we see...
16Thomas Jefferson to University of Virginia Board of Visitors, 30 September 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
M r Brockenbrough has been closely engaged, since our last meeting in settling the cost of the buildings finished at the University , that we might obtain a more correct view of the state of our funds, and see whether a competency will remain for the Library. he has settled for 6. Pavilions, 1. Hotel, and 35. Dormitories, and will proceed with the rest; so that I hope, by our next meeting, the...
17Enclosure: Alexander Garrett’s Account with the University of Virginia, 31 March 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
DR. THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA , in account with ALEXANDER GARRETT , Bursar. CR. 1820—October 1, To this sum erroneously credited the University the
18Enclosure: Alexander Garrett’s Account with the University of Virginia, 27 November 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
DR. THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA , in account with ALEXANDER GARRETT , Bursar. CR. 1821—March 31, To balance due per report of this date, $ 1,296
19Enclosure: Alexander Garrett’s General Account for the University of Virginia, 27 November 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
DR. THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA , in account with ALEXANDER GARRETT , Bursar. CR. 1819— March 29 , To disbursements p. account and
20Enclosure: Alexander Garrett’s Account of Unappropriated Funds for the University of Virginia, 27 November 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
UNAPPROPRIATED FUNDS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA , THIS 27 th NOVEMBER, 1821. This balance remaining in the Treasury, pr. Bursar’s account and report , $ 447 84 Balance remaining in the Bank of Virginia to the credit of the
21Enclosure: Arthur S. Brockenbrough to the University of Virginia Board of Visitors, 26 November 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA , } P roctor ’ s O ffice , November 26, 1821. In compliance with the duty enjoined on me, I now lay before you, the following report of the state and condition of the buildings of the University of Virginia , accompanied with a statement of the amount of the Proctor’s drafts on the Bursar for the last 12 or 14 months, and the balance that will be required to complete...
22Enclosure: Arthur S. Brockenbrough’s Statement of his Drafts on the University of Virginia Bursar, [ca. 26 November … (Jefferson Papers)
A STATEMENT of the amount of the Proctor ’s Drafts on the Bursar of the University of Virginia , on account of the Buildings and the contingent expences, from the 1 st day of October, 1820 , to the 26 th day of November, 1821 , both days inclusive. This sum to John M. Perry , on account of his several contracts for brick and wood work, lumber, &c.
23Enclosure: Arthur S. Brockenbrough’s Statement of Balances Due for Construction of the University of Virginia, [ca. 26 … (Jefferson Papers)
A STATEMENT of the balances due to individuals by the University of Virginia , as far as they can be ascertained at present, and the balances that will be due to the undertakers, when their contracts are completed. This sum to meet the foregoing accepted drafts, $ 2,380 33 Do. J. M. Perry , for the three parcels of land purchased of him, with the improvements thereon, at valuation, ...
24Theodosius Hansford to University of Virginia Board of Visitors, 15 March 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
Having determined to give, to the University of Virginia , some books of rare occurrence and ancient edition, I now send them to your care, with a Catalogue enclosed . They came to my possession in the following manner. My father , in the Revolutionary war, sent to Philadelphia , for some classical books for me, then a boy at school. The person, employed by him to procure them, when arrived at...