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Alexander Garrett to Thomas Jefferson, 31 December 1817

From Alexander Garrett

Charlottesville 31st Decr 1817.

Dear Sir

On my return home last night I recieved your favor of the 29th Int incloseing the draft of a report intended to be made by the Visitors of the Central college to the Governor—and altho much gratified at an opportunity of seeing the report, yet I regret extreemly that my absence from home, should have occasioned a moments delay, in forwarding the same to the Governor; I now return you the report. I have not had the time to shew it to Mr Leitch but will communicate its contents to him;

Respectfully Sir Your Obt St

Alex Garrett

RC (CSmH: JF); endorsed by TJ as received 31 Dec. 1817 and so recorded in SJL. Enclosure: Central College Board of Visitors to James P. Preston, 6 Jan. 1818.

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