Mathematics:
Thomas Hewitt Key organized the School of
Mathematics in 1825, and remained at its head until
1827. He seems never to have been satisfied in
America, certainly not after the disorders of October,
1825. Together with Mr. Long he tendered his
resignation on that unhappy occasion, but it was not
accepted. During the eighteen months following he
twice endeavored to resign, and the last time entered
a plea of failing health in the Virginia climate. He
was released then, and his successors have been
Charles Bonnycastle, 1827-40; J. J. Sylvester,
1840-41; Edward H. Courtenay, 1842-53; Albert
T. Bledsoe, 1854-63;[4]
Robert T. Massie, 1861-62;
Francis H. Smith, 1863-65; Pike Powers was professor
by temporary appointment from 1840 to 1841
and again from 1842 to 1843, and Alexander Nelson
from 1853 to 1854; Charles S. Venable,
1865-96 (Emeritus, 1896-1900); W. H. Echols
since 1896; James M. Page, adjunct, 1896-98, and
asociate 1898-1902, professor since 1902.
