James Madison letter to Thomas Jefferson
Content Description
This collection contains a single letter from James Madison to Thomas Jefferson submitting his first donation for founding the "Central College," which would become the University of Virginia. Docketed in Jefferson's hand on verso, "Madison Ja., Montpellier [missing text on margin] recd M [missing text on margin]"
Acquisition Type
Purchase
Provenance
Purchased from Joel Levin (appraiser), 10 October 2022 and James Cummins
Restrictions Apply
No
Dates
- Creation: April 20, 1818
Creator
- Madison, James, 1751-1836 (Person)
Extent
.03 Cubic Feet (1 letter folder)
Inventory
1 item
Subject
- Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 (Person)