Nelson Nicholas to his uncle, Wilson Cary Nicholas, requests Wilson's approval with his plan to accompany William Rives to Williamsburg to attend college and study mathematics for as Nelson puts it, a man without knowledge of mathematics is ignorant in all things. The letter continues to explain that Nelson will still plan on studying law but will do so after finishing his college work. And indicates that he believes that he can counteract any negative impulses that he is exposed to in college., 1811

Containers:
Box 2, Folder 72
Physical description:
3 pp.

Access and use

Location of collection:
University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.
Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
University of Virginia
P.O. Box 400110
170 McCormick Rd
Charlottesville, Virginia 22904-4110
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Special Collections Public Services & Reference Staff
Phone: (434) 243-1776
Fax: (434) 924-4968
Parent restrictions:
The collection is open for research use.
Parent terms of access:
Materials in this collection, which were created in 1765-1869, are in the public domain. Permission to publish or reproduce is not required.

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