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ANONYMOUS GIFT FOR PUBLICATION OF THE MADISON PAPERS

The President called particular attention to the anonymous gift of 400 du Pont shares valued
at $73,800 for the publication of the Madison Papers or, if not needed for this purpose, then to
be used for the benefit of the University at the discretion of the President. The Visitors joined
in comments praising this gift, and adopted unanimously the following resolution:

RESOLVED by the Board of Visitors of The Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia
that the anonymous gift of 400 shares of du Pont stock valued at $73,800 for the publication of
the Madison Papers, or if not needed for that purpose then for other uses for the benefit of the
University at the President's discretion, be and it is hereby accepted with deep appreciation; that
such funds be expended in accordance with the wishes of the Donor; and that the Secretary is hereby
instructed to convey this resolution to the Donor.