THOMAS JEFFERSON, NOTES AND SPECIFICATIONS., 1817/1826

Scope and content:

Pocket memorandum book containing specifications, ink drawings, and other data used and compiled by T. J. while directing the construction of the University of Virginia (Central College until 1819). Description of proposed buildings, style of architecture, measurements, materials to be used, and the amount of brick or stone required. Specification book dated on cover July 18, 1819. [1518, N-317, N-318]

Physical description:

AD. 1 vol. Partly printed: Lambeth plates VI, VII, XIII.

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