1Francis Eppes to Thomas Jefferson, 28 December 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
I am now to though not permanently fixed at school I expect to quit this place the ensueing Spring and if the central college is not reaa ready my Father intends to place me in some school in v Virginia untill it goes into operation. their are a great many objections to this Georgetown College . in the first place they are bigoted Catholics extremely rigid and they require the boys to observe...
2Francis Eppes to Thomas Jefferson, 14 February 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
I have just recieved your letter of the Sixth inst , and I am extremely Sorry to learn, that the central college will not be opened next spring. my Father Justly estimateing the advantages of a Situation in which I could enjoy the benifit of your care and attention had looked forward to this establishment as a place where without the inconvenience of future change t and loss of time I might...