The University’s Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library recently purchased a letter written by Thomas Jefferson in 1795 for $23,500.
Jefferson wrote the letter to Henry Remsen of Philadelphia. It discusses the purchase of a nail-making machine for Monticello, said Edward Gaynor, head of Collection Development for the Special Collections Library. He added that the letter also includes a brief note about the prospects for peace in revolutionary France.
Gaynor noted that the letter has an obvious but still special connection with the University.
“It’s important to U.Va. because it’s about Monticello, about Jefferson,” Gaynor said. “It shows what he’s doing and what’s going on.”
—compiled by Kevin Mead
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