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Documentary History of the Construction of the Buildings at the University of Virginia, 1817-1828
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Documentary History of the Construction of the Buildings at the University of Virginia, 1817-1828
Abstract
Contents
Acknowledgments
Introduction
1.
Chapter 1 Genesis of the Academical Village, 1814-1817
Initial Conception
Typical Pavillion
College Bill
The Site is Chosen
Bacon's Reminiscences
Dinsmore and Neilson
William Thornton Consulted
Latrobe is Enlisted
The Land Deal
Squares Laid Off
Correspondence with Latrobe
Propaganda Campaign
Brickmaking
Freemasons Relay Request
Cornerstone Ceremonies
Masonic Ritual
Latrobe's Drawings Received
Bill for System of Public Education
Philadelphia Price Book and Workmen's Wages
Brickworkers Sought
1.
Chapter 2 The Building Campaign of 1818
Commissioners Appointed
Stonecutters Sought from Italy
Progress is Slow
Arrival of Brickmasons
Bernard Peyton Recruited
Rockfish Gap Commission
The Commission's Report
The Virginia Springs
Partnership Established
Professorship Declined
William John Coffee
The Raggi Brothers
Tin Roofs Considered
Search for More Bricklayers
Year-End Balance Sheet
3.
Chapter 3 The Building Campaign of 1819, Part 1
Richard Ware
University Bill
Proctor Wanted
Proposals and Contracts
New Board of Visitors
Jefferson's Design Approved
Dissatisfaction with Design
Proctor Recruited
Advertisement for Contractors
A Flood of Proposals
More Proposals
Report on Water
More Proposals
Decisions by the Board of Visitors
Yet More Proposals
Ware in Trouble
Philadelphians Arrive
Italian Stonecutters
Irish Stonecutter
4.
Chapter 4 The Building Campaign of 1819, Part 2
Design Change
Alternative Design
Efforts Redirected
Workmen's Progress
Lumber Hauled
Local Merchants
Richmond Firms
Out-of-State Sources
Miscellanies
Wooden Pipes
Carter & Phillips
Jefferson's View of the Progress
Board of Visitors Meeting
Carpenters' Dispute
The Year Ends
5.
Chapter 5 The Building Campaign of 1820
Bitter Weather
Land Deed
Financial Woes
The Work Continues
The Visitors Meet
Spring Brings New Life
Jefferson Enthusiastic
Coffee in New York
Italian Artisan Disgruntled
Money Requested from Literary Fund
Financial Statement
Jefferson's Summary of Finances
6.
Chapter 6 The Building Campaign of 1821
Work Stalled
Cabell Wants to Retire
Work Still Slow
Workmen Submit New Proposals
Spring Meeting of the Visitors
Library Considered
Money Still Scarce
Settlements with the Workmen
Cabell Changes View of Finances
7.
Chapter 7 The Building Campaign of 1822
Building Stops
Success and Failure
Privies
Incidentals
Progress Report
Maria Cosway
Opening Postponed
8.
Chapter 8 The Building Campaign of 1823
Another Loan Pursued
Work Resumes
Internal Disagreement
Allegations of Misconduct
Library Begun
Carrara Marble
Engravings
Jefferson Ill
Visitors Meet
9.
Chapter 9 The Building Campaign of 1824
Report to the Literary Fund
Rotunda Gallery
Gymnasium
A Quorum Meets
Covering the Rotunda
Brickwork at the Rotunda
Attic Cisterns
Piper Tract
The Proctor is Busy
Visitors Draft Regulations
Lafayette Entertained
10.
Chapter 10 The Building Campaign of 1825
Funds Still Needed
Professors Expected
University Opens
Brickwork at the Rotunda
Macadamized Roads
Clock and Bell
Chemical Laboratory
The Dome Room
Stables
Wooden Blinds
Anatomical Hall
Jefferson Still Active
Marble at Richmond
11.
Chapter 11 The Final Years: 1826-1828
Drainage
The Dome Leaks
Memorandum and Instructions
Death of Jefferson
Workmen Unruly
The Visitors Meet without Jefferson
Repairs Necessary
Variety of Small Jobs
Exterior Railings
Discontentment of Professor Emmet
Water Works and Fire Protection
Steps for the Rotunda
Smoking Chimneys
New Buildings Contemplated
Emphasis Shifts to Maintenance
Epilogue "The last act of usefulness I can render"
List of Appendices
Appendix A: Thomas Jefferson: List of Classical Models for the Pavilions at the University of Virginia
Appendix B: A Note on Prices
Appendix C: List and Description of Carpenter's Tools James Dinsmore's Tool List
Appendix D Extracts from David Watson's Miscellaneous Memoranda
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David Watson Miscellaneous Memoranda
David Watson Miscellaneous Memoranda
Appendix E Proposed Design Changes
John Hartwell Cocke to Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson to James Breckenridge, Robert B. Taylor, James Madison, & Chapman Johnson
Appendix F Selected Agreements and Contracts
John M. Perry Agreement with Central College
John Gorman Agreement for Stonecutting
Giacomo Raggi & Arthur Spicer Brockenbrough Agreement
Charles I. Meriwether & Arthur Spicer Brockenbrough Agreement for Sand
John M. Perry & Arthur Spicer Brockenbrough Agreement for Brickwork
Appendix G Selected Land Documents
John M. & Frances T. Perry Deed of Land to the University
Mary Garner & Arthur Spicer Brockenbrough Articles of Agreement
Daniel A. & Mary A. Frances Piper & Arthur Spicer Brockenbrough Articles of Agreement
Daniel A. Piper & Mary A. Frances Piper & Arthur Spicer Brockenbrough Agreement
Daniel A. Piper & Arthur Spicer Brockenbrough Contract
Daniel A. and Mary A. Frances Piper Deed
John M. & Frances T. Perry Indenture
Arthur Spicer Brockenbrough Deed
Appendix H Selected Loan Documents
Joseph Carrington Cabell to Thomas Jefferson
An Act Authorizing the Visitors to Borrow Money to Finish the Buildings
The President & Directors of the Literary Fund Extract from the Minutes
The President & Directors of the Literary Fund Extract from the Minutes
The President & Directors of the Literary Fund Resolutions
Thomas Jefferson to Robert B. Taylor
Literary Fund Resolution Authorizing Loan
Appendix I Sully, Cosway, Peale, and Mills
Thomas Jefferson to Arthur Spicer Brockenbrough
Thomas Jefferson to Maria Hadfield Cosway
Thomas Jefferson to Rembrandt Peale
Thomas Jefferson to Robert Mills
Appendix J Oldham's Lawsuit Documents
Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Carstairs
Nelson Barksdale Advertisement for Workmen
James Oldham to Nelson Barksdale
Thomas Jefferson to James Oldham
Thomas Jefferson to James Oldham
Jonathan Michie Account with James Oldham
James Oldham to Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson to James Oldham
Arthur Spicer Brockenbrough to James Oldham
Arthur Spicer Brockenbrough to James Oldham
Thomas Jefferson to Joseph Carrington Cabell
Arthur Spicer Brockenbrough to James Oldham
Arthur Spicer Brockenbrough to the Rector & Board of Visitors
Rice W. Wood Certificate
James Oldham Memorial to the Rector & Board of Visitors
Rice W. Wood Certificate
Thomas Jefferson to Arthur Spicer Brockenbrough
James Oldham Lawsuit Against the University of Virginia
Arthur Spicer Brockenbrough to Rice W. Wood
Arthur Spicer Brockenbrough to Rice W. Wood
Thomas Jefferson to C. P. McKennie
Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Carstairs
Arthur Spicer Brockenbrough Bill of Exception
Dabney Cosby to Arthur Spicer Brockenbrough
Appendix K Selected Rotunda Documents
Chapman Johnson & James Breckenridge to John Hartwell Cocke
Thomas Jefferson to James Madison
John Neilson to John Hartwell Cocke
Joseph Carrington Cabell to Thomas Jefferson
Abiah B. Thorn & Nathaniel Chamberlain Contract for Laying Brick for the Rotunda
Arthur Spicer Brockenbrough to Thomas Jefferson
James Dinsmore & John Neilson & Arthur Spicer Brockenbrough Contract for Work on the Rotunda
Thomas Jefferson to Arthur Spicer Brockenbrough
Thomas Jefferson to James Madison, James Breckenridge, Joseph Carrington Cabell, Chapman Johnson, & John Hartwell Cocke
Chapman Johnson to John Hartwell Cocke
Joseph Carrington Cabell to Louisa Maxwell Holmes Cocke
Thomas Jefferson to John Trumbull
Thomas Jefferson to William Short
Thomas Jefferson's Instructions for Bricklaying & Carpentry for the Rotunda
Arthur Spicer Brockenbrough Estimate of the Cost of the Rotunda
Philip Sturtevant to Arthur Spicer Brockenbrough
Thomas Jefferson to William J. Coffee
Arthur Spicer Brockenbrough to Thomas Jefferson
Philip Sturtevant to Arthur Spicer Brockenbrough
Joseph Antrim to Arthur Spicer Brockenbrough
Arthur Spicer Brockenbrough Memorandum
Appendix L: Selected Documents Concerning the Raggi Brothers
Memorandum on the Raggi Brothers
Michele & Giacomo Raggi Account with George W. Kinsolving
Thomas Jefferson Memorandum on the Raggi Brothers
Arthur Spicer Brockenbrough Memorandum Michele Raggi
Thomas Jefferson Memorandum on Michele & Giacomo Raggi
Thomas Jefferson to Alexander Garrett
Appendix M: John Van Lew & Company
Appendix N A. H. Brooks Dispute
Thomas Jefferson to Charles Yancey
Charles Yancey to Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson to Charles Yancey
A. H. Brooks to Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson to A. H. Brooks
A. H. Brooks to Thomas Jefferson
Appendix O The Maverick Engravings
Peter Maverick to Thomas Jefferson
Peter Maverick to Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson to Arthur Spicer Brockenbrough
Appendix P Selected Letters of Recommendation
Thomas Jefferson Recommendation for Richard Ware
Thomas Jefferson Recommendation for William B. Phillips
Thomas Jefferson Recommendation for Joseph Antrim
Thomas Jefferson Recommendation for Abiah B. Thorn
Appendix Q: Selected Clock and Bell Documents
Benjamin Waterhouse to Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson to Arthur Spicer Brockenbrough
H. Tyler Directions for Hanging the Cast Steel Bell
Appendix R Selected Documents Concerning the Stables
Arthur Spicer Brockenbrough to Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson to Arthur Spicer Brockenbrough
Appendix S Charles Bonnycastle Plan for Curing Smoking Chimneys [ca 5 October 1828]
Appendix T Selected Documents Related to the Water Works and Fire Apparatus
James Dinsmore & John M. Perry to the Board of Visitors
William J. Coffee to Thomas Jefferson
James Wade to Arthur Spicer Brockenbrough
Andrew Smith to Arthur Spicer Brockenbrough
Directions for Making Roman Cement
Roman Cement,
STUCCO,
Directions for using the Cement for Stuccoing.
To make a pail-full of Wash, for colouring Cement.
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Andrew Smith to Arthur Spicer Brockenbrough
Thomas Jefferson to Board of Visitors
Arthur Spicer Brockenbrough to John Hartwell Cocke
Sellers & Pennock to Arthur Spicer Brockenbrough
Sellers & Pennock Water Works Circulars
CIRCULAR.
LIST OF PRICES.
DIRECTIONS
FOR PRESERVING THE HOSE.
FOR REPAIRING THE HOSE.
Coleman Sellers to Samuel Sellers, Sr.
Coleman Sellers to John Hartwell Cocke
Fire Engine Circular
AMERICAN HYDRAULIC COMPANY.
FIRE ENGINES, FORCE-PUMPS, &c.
IT WILL RAISE DOUBLE THE QUANTITY OF WATER.
IT CAN BE OPERATED WITH ONE HALF THE POWER.
IT IS COMPARATIVELY PROOF AGAINST FROST.
IT DISCHARGES A MORE CONDENSED COLUMN.
PRICES.
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Appendix U William Wertenbaker: Faculty Resolutions
Appendix V Selected Brockenbrough Correspondence
Thomas Jefferson to Arthur Spicer Brockenbrough
Lucy Gray Brockenbrough to Joseph Carrington Cabell
John Hartwell Cocke to Arthur Spicer Brockenbrough
Arthur Spicer Brockenbrough to John Hartwell Cocke
Appendix W Interview with Edmund Bacon [1862]
Appendix X Chronology of Slaves' Involvement, 1817-1846
Glossary
Bibliography
Manuscript Collections
Dissertations and Theses
Other Unpublished Papers
Electronic Editions
Newspapers
Books and Articles
Notes
Introduction
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Appendices
Editoral Apparatus
Symbols Designating Documents
Repository Symbols and Abbreviations
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