In answer to the question: "If the remission of the principal debt, and an accomodation of the cost of the library cannot both be obtained, which would be the most desirable?" Jefferson tells Cabell "without any question, the latter." To secure a…
Sends copy of resolution of the Board of Visitors, authorizing building of the library, and of an advertisement for the Richmond Enquirer and the Charlottesville Central Gazette regarding collection of University subscriptions in arrears.
Draft of advertisement requesting book donations for University Library to be inserted in the Richmond Enquirer and the Charlottesville Central Gazette. Advertisement mentions donations from [John?] Hansford of King George County, Bernard Moore…