THOMAS JEFFERSON (1743-1826) SIGNED LETTER.

THOMAS JEFFERSON (1743-1826) SIGNED LETTER. 3rd President. Autograph letter signed, Monticello, July 20th, 1818 to Mr. Walsh. “On my return from Polar Forest…I found here your favor of the 6th with the two vos. Of the Analectic magazine, for which I thank you…the plan of this work will not fill the void which is made by the discontinuance of the American Register. I looked to that work to keep us up with the new advance of science in Europe. The buildings for our Central College are going on with some spirit, and during the next week is the meeting of the Commissioners who are to report to the legislature whether it ought not to be adopted for the University…”. The “Central College”, the University of Virginia, was founded by Jefferson the following year. SIZE: 8” x 9-3/4”. CONDITION: 9-71974 (10,000-20,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2006

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	819	$34,500.00	THOMAS JEFFERSON (1743-1826) SIGNED LETTER. 3rd President. Autograph letter signed, Monticello, July 20th, 1818 to Mr. Walsh. “On my return from Polar Forest…I found here your favor of the 6th with the two vos. Of the Analectic magazine, for which I thank you…the plan of this work will not fill the void which is made by the discontinuance of the American Register. I looked to that work to keep us up with the new advance of science in Europe. The buildings for our Central College are going on with some spirit, and during the next week is the meeting of the Commissioners who are to report to the legislature whether it ought not to be adopted for the University…”. The “Central College”, the University of Virginia, was founded by Jefferson the following year. SIZE: 8” x 9-3/4”. CONDITION: 9-71974 (10,000-20,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2006 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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