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James Madison letter to Thomas Jefferson [ViU-2023-0005], 1818 April 20

 File — Folder: 1818 April 20

Scope and Contents

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]"

Dates

  • Creation: 1818 April 20

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research. Users must use microfilm unless prior permission to use originals has been obtained from senior Special Collections staff.

Conditions Governing Access

N 545, MSS 9090-a RESTRICTED. No access without written permission of the owner.

Extent

0.03 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

This collection was purchased from Joel Levin (appraiser) and James Cummins by the Small Special Collections Library at the University of Virginia Library on 10 October 2022.

Repository Details

Part of the Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library Repository

Contact:
Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
P.O. Box 400110
University of Virginia
Charlottesville Virginia 22904-4110 United States