University of Virginia Library

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THE UNIVERSITY PRESS OF VIRGINIA

Copyright © 1981 by the Rector and Visitors
of the University of Virginia

First published 1981

Frontispiece: Thomas Jefferson, painted by Rembrandt Peale in 1800

Library of Congress Cataloging in Publication Data

 Dabney, Virginius, 1901-

Mr. Jefferson's  University.

Bibliography: p.

Includes index.

1. University of Virginia—History. 2. Jefferson,

Thomas, 1743-1826. I. Title.

LD5678.D3 378.755′481 81-3392 ISBN 0-8139-0904-X AACR2

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