University of Virginia Library

PETER JEFFERSON'S PRAYER BOOK

The Rector reported that Peter Jefferson's prayer book had been discovered in Utah and that
he believed the University should, if at all possible, purchase this volume, as it contains valuable
genealogical material concerning Jefferson's family. The Library authorities have requested that an
evaluation be placed on the volume, which is expected to run between $7,500 and $10,000. The Board
requested Mr. Gay to investigate the possibility of using the bequest of $10,000 made to the University
by the late Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Weddell for the purchase of Peter Jefferson's prayer book.