THOMAS JEFFERSON, Monticello, to JOHN WAYLES EPPES, Mill Brook, Va., 1820

Scope and content:

Delay in opening of seminary because of its conversion into a public university. Terms of loan to University tie up all funds for next five years; hopes for remitting of loan. Francis Eppes' education with Mr. Stack and Mr. Ragland. Recommends he go to Columbia College to study under Cooper rather than to Eastern colleges. Plans for selling slaves to Eppes to pay his debts. Hopes for compromise in his commitment for Wilson Cary Nicholas' debt. Insists that women slaves be included in sale, which will produce addition capital in the future. Part of Poplar Forest to be given to Francis Eppes. Accepts his offer of the harpsichord for Poplar Forest. Invites Eppes to visit Monticello to see the University. Describes present and projected buildings. [1798]

Physical description:
ALS. 6 pp. Another MS. in MHi.

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