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Jefferson, Thomas (1743-1826) to Robley Dunglison

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06022 Author/Creator: Jefferson, Thomas (1743-1826) Place Written: Monticello, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 18 March 1826 Pagination: 1 p. 24.2 x 19.8 cm Order a Copy

Mentions a draft in progress for the dispensary with proposed amendments for the University of Virginia. Inquires about a list of periodicals requested for annual renewal by the faculty.

Th: Jefferson to D. Dunglison

I sent you the rough draught for the Dispensary with the amendments formerly proposed by you, to receive any others you may think proper to be added. I will then put it into form and lay it before the Visitors.
You mentioned the other day that a catalogue had been delivered to me of the Periodicals which the professors would wish to have procured annually. is the inclosed paper the one alluded to ? I find no other in my profession answering the description - this, is the true one, or any other now to be supplied, shall [struck] in like manner be communicated to [illegible], and will doubtless be ordered friendly and respectful [illegible]

Monticello Mar. 16. 26

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
Dunglison, Robley, 1798-1869

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