“The truth is that the want of common education with us is not from our poverty, but from the want of an orderly system. More money is now paid for the education of a part than would be paid for that of the whole if systematically arranged.”
Quote by Thomas Jefferson
Work
Early History of the University of Virginia: As Contained in the Letters of Thomas Jefferson and Joseph C. Cabell, Hitherto Unpublished; with an Appendix, Consisting of Mr. Jefferson's Bill for a Complete System of Education and Other Illustrative Documents; and an Introduction, Comprising a Brief Historical Sketch of the University, and a Biographical Notice of Joseph C. Cabell
This volume presents a curated selection of correspondence between Thomas Jefferson and Joseph C. Cabell, much of which had not been made public before. The letters offer insight into the planning, establishment, and initial growth of the University of Virginia. The book also includes an appendix featuring Jefferson's proposed bill for a comprehensive educational system along with other supporting documents. An introductory section provides a brief historical overview of the university's early years and a biographical sketch of Joseph C. Cabell, a key figure in the institution's founding. The work serves as a primary source for understanding the intellectual and administrative efforts behind the university's creation. more
Author
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson was the third President of the United States, a distinguished politician, philosopher, architect, and scientist. He was born on April 13, 1743, and died on July 4, 1826. Jefferson advocated for democracy and freedom in politics and was one of the main authors of the Declaration of Independence. His political ideas had a profound impact on the founding and development of the United States. more
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Source: Early History of the University of Virginia: As Contained in the Letters of Thomas Jefferson and Joseph C. Cabell, Hitherto Unpublished; with an Appendix, Consisting of Mr. Jefferson's Bill for a Complete System of Education and Other Illustrative Documents; and an Introduction, Comprising a Brief Historical Sketch of the University, and a Biographical Notice of Joseph C. Cabell