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Architectural Drawings here: https://static.lib.virginia.edu/rmds/nichols/index.html
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Jefferson Papers, The University of Virginia Jefferson Papers, folder title and number [if applicable], manuscript or record group number of original collection [if known], Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia.
Acquired by gift and purchase, 1825-present.
Like the rest of the material in this collection, the Architectural Drawings and other oversized materials are arranged intellectually by dates of creation in the larger Calendar of the Jefferson Papers of the University of Virginia . However, the Architectural Drawings and other oversized materials are physically arranged according to their Nichols (N) number. This resource record was created to reflect that arrangement in order to provide easier access to the Archictural Drawings and other oversized items.
Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826) was the third president of the United States, born in Goochland (now Albemarle County), Virginia. He was a member of the Virginia House of Burgesses from 1769 to 1775, and with R. H. Lee and Patrick Henry initiated the inter-colonial committee of correspondence in 1773. He wrote the widely circulated Summary View of the Rights of British America in 1774. Jefferson was a member of the Continental Congress in 1775 and 1776, and was chairman of committee that prepared Declaration of Independence. Jefferson himself wrote and presented the first draft of Declaration to Congress on July 2, 1776. He then signed Declaration with other founding fathers. Jefferson was Governor of Virginia from 1779 to 1781, and again a member of the Continental Congress from 1783 to 1785. He proposed decimal coinage, a series of provisions later embodied in Ordinance of 1787. He served as U.S. minister to France from 1785 to 1789, and as U.S. Secretary of State from 1790 to 1793. He served as Vice president of the U.S. from 1797 to 1801, and drafted the Kentucky Resolves in 1798, against the Alien and Sedition Acts.
Jefferson was President of the United States from 1801 to 1809, elected by the House of Representatives after a tie in electoral vote (with Aaron Burr, q.v.). His presidential administration is remembered for the purchase of Louisiana from France in 1803 and dispatch of Lewis and Clark to explore it; the war against Algerian pirates from 1801 to 1805; diplomatic trouble with Great Britain over "impressments" of American seamen (Embargo Act of 1807); and prohibition of the importation of slaves.
After retirement from presidency, Jefferson lived on his plantation at Monticello near Charlottesville, Virginia. He was instrumental in founding the University of Virginia in 1819. He was a noted naturalist, scholar, and architect, and author of Notes on the State of Virginia in 1785. Jefferson died 4 July 1826 and is buried at Monticello.
Epithet: actor, son of Joseph Jefferson
SNAC Cooperative. British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000544.0x00007c. https://snaccooperative.org/view/83449756
This collection consisists of letters written by and addressed to Thomas Jefferson, as well as architectural plans and studies that were created or endorsed by Jefferson, created by other individuals associated with him, deeds, plats, and maps, some of which pertain to the subjects of the architectural studies, and other miscelleneous materials.
Currently, the Architectural Drawings, and Other Oversized & Miscellaneous Materials series are fully represented in this finding aid. Please see the Jefferson Papers Calendar, this collection's main finding aid, for a full chronological listing of all of the materials: https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=uva-sc/viu00007.xml;query=;
Letters are arranged chronologically. Archtectural drawings, other oversized, and miscelleneous materials are arranged by Nichols (N) number where applicable, and by MSS number otherwise.
Other institutions with significant collections of Thomas Jefferson and Jefferson family manuscripts:
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS (DLC):
Thomas Jefferson Papers, 1606 to 1827
MASSACHUSETTS HISTORICAL SOCIETY (MHI):
Coolidge Collection of Thomas Jefferson Manuscripts, Massachusetts Historical Society.
MISSOURI HISTORY MUSEUM (MOSHI):
Thomas Jefferson Collection, 1773-1826
HUNTINGTON LIBRARY (CSMH):
Thomas Jefferson collection, The Huntington Library, San Marino, California.
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF PENNSYLVANIA (PHI):
Thomas Jefferson Papers, 1766-1825
AMERICAN PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY (PPAMP):
Thomas Jefferson papers, 1775-1825, Mss.B.J35
COLLEGE OF WILLIAM AND MARY (VIW):
Thomas Jefferson Papers, 1761-1931
NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY (NN):
Thomas Jefferson papers, 1766-1826, MssCol 1557
VIRGINIA HISTORICAL SOCIETY (VIHI):
Thomas Jefferson Papers, 1780-1826, Mss2 J3595
This is an artificial collection with multiple accession/manuscript numbers, as well as a variety of implemetned arrangement systems.
Main finding aid for this collection, A Calendar of The Jefferson Papers of the University of Virginia:
https://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=uva-sc/viu00007.xml;query=;
Digital images of the architectural drawings, Nichols Tiffs:
https://static.lib.virginia.edu/rmds/nichols/index.html
Other online catalog, UVA Catalog of Jefferson's Drawings:
http://www2.iath.virginia.edu/wilson/drawings/uvacat.html
Letter from James Madison to Thomas Jefferson submitting his first donation for founding the "Central College," which would become the University of Virginia . Docketed in Jefferson's hand on verso, "Madison Ja., Montpellier [missing text on margin] recd M [missing text on margin]"
This collection was purchased from Joel Levin (appraiser) and James Cummins by the Small Special Collections Library at the University of Virginia Library on 10 October 2022.
Users must use microfilm unless prior permission to use originals has been obtained from senior Special Collections staff.
Arranged according to Nichols (N) number system. Each of Jefferson's architectural drawings is listed individually with the corresponding "Nichols number" taken from Thomas Jefferson's architectural drawings / compiled and with commentary and a check list by Frederick Doveton Nichols. -- 4th ed. - (Charlottesville : Thomas Jefferson Memorial Foundation, 1988, c1995.).
To locate specific Architectural drawings in the Calendar of the Jefferson Papers of the University of Virginia, search the page for the item or folder date, Nichols (N) number, or MSS/Acc. number.
Like the rest of the material in this collection, the Architectural Drawings and other oversized materials are arranged intellectually by dates of creation in the larger Calendar of the Jefferson Papers of the University of Virginia. However, the Architectural Drawings and other oversized materials are physically arranged according to their Nichols (N) number. This resource record was created to reflect that arrangement in order to provide easier access to the Archictural Drawings and other oversized items.
This series primarily consists of architectural studies on structures found at the University of Virginia, at Thomas Jefferson's private properties like Monticello and Poplar Forest, and studies on structures in Richmond, VA. The studies in the collection contain elevations, plans, and sections, most of which include Jefferson's specifications. These architectural drawings were created mainly by Thomas Jefferson. Some were created or augmented by John Organ, Dr. William Thorton, James Dinsmore, John Neilson, John Hartwell Cocke (possibly), Robert Mills, and Cornelia J. Randolph.
Reproduction of N-362 restricted withouth the written permission of the Library of Virginia.
Deposited by Wilson Cary Nicholas Randolph with the Proctor of the University of Virginia
The remodeling of Monticello is mentioned in the notes. These drawings, however, are not for Monticello, but for a house in town, probably Philadelphia. These drawings were evidently modified and submitted to James Barbour for Barboursville in 1817. 1 item. ink and pencil on paper.
The remodeling of Monticello is mentioned in the notes. These drawings, however, are not for Monticello, but for a house in town, probably Philadelphia. These drawings were evidently modified and submitted to James Barbour for Barboursville in 1817. 1 item. ink and pencil on coordinate paper.
The remodeling of Monticello is mentioned in the notes. These drawings, however, are not for Monticello, but for a house in town, probably Philadelphia. These drawings were evidently modified and submitted to James Barbour for Barboursville in 1817. 1 item. ink and pencil on coordinate paper.
The remodeling of Monticello is mentioned in the notes. These drawings, however, are not for Monticello, but for a house in town, probably Philadelphia. These drawings were evidently modified and submitted to James Barbour for Barboursville in 1817. 1 item. ink on paper.
T.J. early free-hand sketch of elevation and plan for Monticello showing porches. 1 item. laid paper.
Study for final elevation of the first version. 1 item. ink on paper.
Drawing of archiatrave in the Monticello Dining Room. 1 item. ink and pencil on paper.
Undated plat by T. J. of Poplar Forest tract shows boundaries, roads, existing and proposed buildings; floor plan of house on verso, rooms designated in Anglo-Saxon. 2 pp. (note: see N 269 for missing section). 1 item. ink on paper.
Same as N 350
Same as N 351
Thomas Jefferson's first floor plans showing rotunda house with wings. Nichols mis-identified the second plan (N 282) as the second floor plan of the governor's house. It is the first floor. 2 items. ink on paper.
Letter from Thomas Jefferson to Dr. William Thornton describing ideas for the academical village. Contains rough sketch of Jefferson's early idea for the ground plans, showing seven pavilions around an open space with grass and trees. This sketch appears in Jefferson's first letter to Dr. William Thornton regarding the design of the Pavilions in his proposed academical village. 1 item. iron gall ink on plain wove stationary.
Same as N 352
Second study of Ground plan of West range with dormitories and hotels A and B. The suggestion for making this revised study of the West Range with the Hotels and Dormitories facing away from the Lawn instead of towards the backs of the Pavilions came from Joseph C. Cabell at the Board of Visitors meeting of 29 March 1819. One of three variants. 1 item. iron gall ink and pencil on graph paper.
This original study for the West Range shows Jefferson's initial intention to place the West Range directly behind the Pavilions and Dormitories of the Lawn. One of three variants. 1 item. iron gall ink and pencil on graph paper.
These two sheets were once joined. Together they are the studies for Pavilion VII's lower portico. South and west elevations. 2 items. pricking, scoring, and iron gall ink on graph paper.
Earlier study for plan of lawn with rotunda (N 366). 1 item. ink on paper.
This is an early study for Pavilion VII, the first building erected. It shows an elevation of the pavilion with adjacent dormitories and Chinese railings, and plans of the first and second floors. On back is an early study of the Lawn showing nine identical paviliions; the specifications begin: "The walls of the Pavilion are 116 feet running measure." Includes construction notes on verso. 1 item. ink on paper.
Elevation (front facade) of pavillions with two-story dormitories. Watermarked J. Whatman. Drawn by Dr. William Thornton. In May 1817 Jefferson wrote to Dr. William Thornton describing his plan for the Central College with separate pavilions and a range of dormitories. Thornton responded on June 11 with a two story composition of student rooms and pavilions. 1 item. ink and watercolor on thin wove paper.
Elevation and three plans of Pavilion VII's front facade and floor plans and specifications for the building. The plan of the Pavilion measures 34 feet wide by 26 feet deep, precisely the dimensions that Jefferson used on his study for a typical Pavilion for Central Colllege. Cornerstone laid October 6, 1817. 1 item. pricking, scoring, iron gall ink, and india ink on graph paper.
Plan and comparative study for garden walls. While decorative, the walls are not particularly strong. 1 item. pricking and iron gall ink on graph paper.
Elevation of Pavilion III's front facade and floor plans and specifications for the building, one with alternate flap. Specifications on verso. On this revised study for Pavilion III, Jefferson has included a basement floor plan and has shifted the elevation to the side of the first floor plan instead of above it. 1 item. pricking, scoring, iron gall ink, and india ink on graph paper.
Pocket memorandum book containing initial specifications, ink drawings, and other data used and compiled by T. J. while directing the construction of the University of Virginia (Central College until 1819). Description of proposed buildings, style of architecture, measurements, materials to be used, and the amount of brick or stone required. Includes notes for the rotunda planetarium. 23 item. iron gall ink on wove paper.
Drawing of an elevation and three floor plans for Pavillion II with specifications on verso. On the first floor is the large schoolroom, and on the second floor are the professor's three rooms. On June 5, 1819, Jefferson wrote that he was about to begin the drawings for the pavilion on the east. 1 item. pricking, scoring, iron gall ink, and india ink on paper.
Drawing of an elevation and three plans for Pavillion IV with specifications on verso. 1 item. pricking, scoring, iron gall ink, and india ink on paper.
Elevation and three plans. Specifications on back. Porticos on the first and second floor plans are erased. 1 item. pricking, scoring, iron gall ink and india ink on paper.
Elevation and three plans. Specifications on back. Jefferson's notes continue to call this a "lodge." 1 item. iron gall ink on graph paper.
Elevations and three plans. Shows location of Franklin stoves. Specifications on back. 1 item. ink on paper.
Same as N 326, but without the Franklin stoves or specifications. Formerly incorrectly attributed to Cornelia Jefferson Randolph. Thomas S. Ridgeway statement on verso identifies as T. J.'s work. This is the only carpenter's copy of a University of Virginia building known to have survived the building process. 1 item. pricking and iron gall ink on graph paper.
Southern elevation of Rotunda. The exterior is based upon the Pantheon in Rome at one-half scale. Construction began in 1823. 1 item. ink on paper.
Lateral section of Rotunda. On same sheet with N 328. 1 item. ink on paper.
Flat exterior buttress walls on the north and south ends of the building, and a hexastyle portico on the south end. Specifications on back. Construction began in 1823. 1 item. ink on paper.
Plan of dome room with specifications on back, beginning: "Rotunda, reduced to the proportions of the Pantheon and accomodated to the purposes of a Library for the University with rooms for drawing, music, examinations and other accessory purposes." Construction began in 1823. 1 item. ink on paper.
Jefferson's notes and drawing for framing the dome. On verso: small framing diagram for library dome. 1 item. pricking, iron gall ink on plain wove paper.
Incomplete drawing showing window openings and a fireplace in a circular format. 1 item. ink on paper.
Bird's-eye view of lawn and ranges w/out Rotunda, in parallel perspective. This drawing has been attributed to Thomas Jefferson and his granddaughter, Cornelia Jefferson Randolph, but there is no conclusive proof that either one of them is its author. 1 item. pencil and watercolor on heavy cold-pressed paper.
Elevation and plan. Inked, shaded, and tinted by John Neilson. 1 item. india ink, watercolor, pencil on graph paper.
Elevation and plan. Inked, shaded, and tinted by John Neilson. According to Professor Richard Guy Wilson of the University of Virginia, this is a first floor plan and east elevation of Hotel B (labeled as Hotel A). 1 item. pricking, india ink, and watercolor on graph paper.
Elevation and plan. Inked, shaded, and tinted by John Neilson. According to Professor Richard Guy Wilson of the University of Virginia, this is a first floor plan and north elevation of Hotel A (labeled as Hotel B). 1 item. india ink and watercolor on graph paper.
Elevation and plan. Inked, shaded, and tinted by John Neilson. According to Professor Richard Guy Wilson of the University of Virginia, this is a drawing of dining Hotel D (labeled as Hotel C). 1 item. india ink and watercolor on graph paper.
Elevation and plan. Inked, shaded, and tinted by John Neilson. According to Professor Richard Guy Wilson of the University of Virginia, this is a drawing of Hotel C (labeled as Hotel D). 1 item. india ink and watercolor on graph paper.
Elevation and plan. Inked, shaded, and tinted by John Neilson. According to Professor Richard Guy Wilson of the University of Virginia, this is a drawing of Hotel F (labeled as Hotel E). 1 item. india ink, watercolor, pencil on graph paper.
Elevation and plan. Inked, shaded, and tinted by John Neilson. According to Professor Richard Guy Wilson of the University of Virginia, this is a drawing of Hotel E (labeled as Hotel F). 1 item. india ink and watercolor on graph paper.
Elevation and plan. Inked, shaded and tinted by John Neilson. 1 item. india ink and pencil on graph paper.
West elevation and first floor plan. Inked, shaded and tinted by John Neilson. 1 item. india ink and watercolor on graph paper.
Pavilion IV East facade and plan. Inked, shaded and tinted by John Neilson. 1 item. india ink and watercolor on graph paper.
Second floor plans. Inked, shaded and tinted by John Neilson. 1 item. india ink and watercolor on graph paper.
East facade elevation and plan. Inked, shaded and tinted by John Neilson. Neilson has represented the parapet as a series of dies and panels which Jefferson did not indicate on N-356. 1 item. india ink and watercolor on graph paper.
West front facade elevation and plan. Inked, shaded and tinted by John Neilson. 1 item. india ink and watercolor on graph paper.
First floor plan of Jefferson's octagonal retreat in Bedford County. Inked, shaded and tinted by John Neilson. The design was probably drawn by Cornelia J. Randolph or John Neilson, and based on William Kent's edition of Inigo Jones, Vol. II, Plate 17. This is one of Jefferson's most successful designs. 1 item. india ink on graph paper.
South façade garden elevation of Poplar Forest probably drawn by Cornelia J. Randolph or John Neilson. 1 item. india ink and watercolor on graph paper.
Plan of Bremo, Fluvanna county, Virginia by John Neilson. This is the principal story of General Cocke's house. 1 item. india ink and watercolor on graph paper.
Elevation of Bremo, Fluvanna county, Virginia by John Neilson. This is the North front of General Cocke's house. 1 item. india ink and watercolor on graph paper.
Doric and Corinthian Pavilion Facade Studies by William Thornton. 1 item. pencil and wash on paper.
Elevation. West facade of Pavilion X. Possibly by John Neilson. The drawing style is consistent with the confirmed Neilson drawings. 1 item. india ink, watercollor, and white ink on paper.
South elevation of Rotunda with South elevations of pavilions IX & X. Probably drawn by John Neilson. Previously attributed to Cornelia Jefferson Randolph. 1 item. ink with tinted washes on paper.
East elevation and three floor plans of "No. 1 Pav. West". Specifications on back. 1 item. pricking, scoring, iron gall ink on graph paper.
East elevation and three plans of "Pavilion No. V. W. Palladio's Ionic Order, with Modilions." Specifications on back. Construction finished in 1821. 1 item. pricking, scoring, iron gall ink on graph paper.
East elevation and three plans of "Pavilion No. IX We. Ionic of the temple of Fortuna Virilis". This elevation contains the only example of a Jefferson drawing of a slate roof. It is also the only example of Jefferosn's use of a semicircular niche and pedimented windows on a Pavilion. "Latrobe" in Jefferson's writing, upper right. Specifications on back. The entrance motif is a favorite of Ledoux', whose work Jefferson had admired in Paris. Building completed 1821, as Jefferson wrote on September 30 of that year. 1 item. pricking, scoring, iron gall ink on graph paper.
Elevation and three plans of "C. Hotel. Ionic Dentil." Construction completed in 1822. 1 item.
Unfinished studies for plan and elevation of "Hotel B. West." Construction completed in 1822. 1 item.
Elevation and two plans, with detail of arched window set in cornice. Specifications on back headed: "Hotel A. East. One story with a flat roof and Chinese parapet." Construction completed in 1822. 1 item.
Elevation and two plans of Jefferson's "Hotel C. West. Proctor's". The first floor plan on this sheet is copied from N-301. One story. Specifications on back. Construction completed in 1822. 1 item. iron gall ink and pencil on graph paper.
Jefferson's elevation and plan of "Hotel D. East". One story. Specifications on back. Construction completed in 1822. 1 item. pricking, iron gall ink, and pencil on graph paper.
Elevation and three plans of front facade and a dining hall. Two stories. Specifications on back. Construction completed in 1822. 1 item. ink on paper.
Study of first floor plans. 1 item. pricking, iron gall ink, and pencil on graph paper.
Study of first and second floor plans, east elevation and section. Jefferson designed this building at the request of Dr. Robley Dunglison, the Univesity's first medical professor, and Jefferson's personal physician. Completed in 1826. 1 item. pricking, scoring, iron-gall ink, and pencil on paper.
Study for Lawn with pavilions and rotunda. N-306 was cut from this piece to permit substitutions. 1 item. pricking, scoring, iron-gall ink on paper.
Elevation and section of dormitories. Section through lawn colonnade and a dormitory room. 1 item. pricking, scoring, iron-gall ink on graph paper.
South elevation by John Neilson. 1 item. india ink, watercolor, pencil on graph paper.
Third study or variant for West range. Gardens, hotels, dormitories, and serpentine walls. 1 item. iron gall ink on graph paper.
Section of rails. 1 item. ink on paper.
Plan of a clock for the rotunda. 1 item. ink on paper.
Study and elevation of a Tuscan column that includes the capital, shaft, and base of the order. 1 item. iron gall ink on graph paper.
Dormitory study with elevation and plans of three floors with eight rooms to each floor. Probably studies for University of Virginia, but not by Jefferson. Possibly by General John Hartwell Cocke; see his letter of May 3, 1819, to Jefferson. 1 item. pencil, india Ink and gray wash on paper.
Elevation of two-story dormitory with wings. Elevation of one-story dormitory. Two first-floor plans and one second-floor plan. Possibly another study for N 374. 1 item. ink and wash on paper.
Elevation and two floor plans for two-story dormitory. This sheet contains a study for a two story Dormitory block. The ground floor contains twelve rooms for the students, and the upper floor contains two large spaces separated by a central passage containing stairs. Possibly another study for N 374. 1 item. pencil, india ink, and wash on paper.
Study for dormitory. Ground plan and elevation. Elevation shows arches on first floor and wood columns above. This study depicts alternate plans for a two story single pile vs. a one story double pile range of Dormitories. There is also a large dining hall at the left end of the range, as evidenced by what appear to be two long tables in the upper plan. Above the plans is a larger scale elevation of one of the two story blocks of Dormitories showing an arcade on the ground floor and a series of posts above. Possibly another study for N 374. 1 item. pencil, india ink, and iron gaul ink on paper.
Two unrelated pages. One is a page from a book of map symbols and the other is an old drawing in poor shape, which may not be a drawing by Jefferson. Possibly Architrave. 2 items.
Floor plan. The Observatory plan study has alcove beds. The geometric plan consists of four octagonal rooms surround a cross-shaped central passage, with two recessed loggias, a trapezoidal vestibule, and a projecting loggia. 1 item. pencil on graph paper.
Floor plan with specifications on back. 1 item. ink on paper.
Two photostats of a manuscript ground plan of the University, possibly that from which Maverick made his 1822 engraving, olus three enlarged copies. The drawing shows the first floor of the Rotunda with three oval rooms, and wings containing eight rooms each. The overlay shows the plan of the Dome Room. 5 items. Facsimiles.
Reproduction restricted withouth the written permission of the Library of Virginia.
Four copies of 1923 facsimile of Peter Maverick's 1822 plan of the University of Virginia. Design sources for pavilions written in ink by Ellen Randolph Coolidge. 4 items.
Drawn by John Neilson. Peter Maverick's 1825 plan showing plan of rotunda dome room. This version of the Maverick engraving shows the first floor of the Rotunda with the plan of the Dome Room as an overlay. Each of the two Gymnasia wings contains eight rooms, each of which is shown to have its own fireplace and door. 5 items.
Plan of south wing of capitol. Not executed by Jefferson. 1 item. ink and watercolor on paper.
Rough draft and specifications for rotunda-style floor plan. Probably for the president's house in Washington, D.C. Notes on verso. 1 item. pencil and ink on paper.
Rough draft for rotunda-style floor plans. Probably for the president's house in Washington, D.C. 1 item. pencil on paper.
Plan of a rotunda style house by Robert Mills. Probably the President's house in Washington, D.C. 1 item. ink on paper.
Section of a rotunda house. Probably the President's house in Washington, D.C. 1 item.
Front and side elevation with floor plan and balcony plan of a church by John Neilson. Created for Thomas Jefferson to submit to Rev. Hatch for the design of Christ Episcopal Church, Charlottesville. 1 item. ink and watercolor on paper.
Plan (sketch) of a house with portico and dependencies. Addressed on verso to T. J., Albemarle. 1 item.
Plan of building with four porticos in the form of a Greek cross, with a framing plan (Probably a development of N-490). possibly a retreat. 1 item. photostatic copy of original.
Plan and section of a garden seat. Writing not by Jefferson, perhaps John Neilson. A study of rendering. 1 item. ink on paper.
Possibly a study by Robert Mills to teach Cornelia J. Randolph rendering. 1 item. rendered in wash.
Rough plan of porticoed building with four octagonal rooms arranged about a square. On verso of letter, 1777 August 15 from Charles S. Lewis, Jr. May be related to N-496. 1 item.
Authenticated in unidentified hand. 1 item.
By Cornelia J. Randolph. 2 items.
Notes on the land lines of Poplar Forest. Survey of roads from Campbell Court House to Poplar Forest. 3 items. ink on paper.
Deeds, surveys, plats, field notes, memoranda, some relating to a land dispute that involved one of the abutting property owners searching all early patents and surveys in the neighborhood, some dating from 1762. In 1811 also, Jefferson was engaged in road building and other extensive improvement on his Poplar Forest tract. Some of the documents are mathematical calculations and field notes, others are elaborately certified surveys. 66 items.
Two plats of same date for 11,777 and 1,790 acres of land on branches of Black Water, a tributary of the Fluvanna (James) River in Albemarle (later Bedford) County, VA, and on Tomahawk and Rock Castle creeks, respectively. The first plat, by Thomas Jefferson, was attested by Daniel Smith, Albemarle County Surveyor, and the second was amended by Jefferson with notes on sequence of titles. 3 items. The missing section from N 255 is located in this folder.
Survey of University of Virginia lawn by James Dinsmore. James Dinsmore made this drawing of the Lawn in order to show the position of Pavilion VII relative to the "first rise" on the north. 1 item.
Survey of University site showing Rotunda, East street, and West street. In folder with other fragments: financial figures; dimensions for "Perry's Houses"; cost per acres; forms; the Rotunda in relation to the road; and a plat of land with area. 7 items. ink on paper.
Plat showing acquisition of parcels. Purchases from John Perry, Daniel and Mary A. F. Piper, and Jesse W. Garth. Lands held by Alexander Garrett, Arthur Spicer Brockenbrough, and Nathan Barksdale as University Proctors. 1 item. ink on paper.
James Dinsmore's Measurements of Dormitories and Pavilions. Includes Jefferson's further notes. 1 item. ink on paper.
"Description of a joint or splice", with cutout model. 3 items.
Thomas Jefferson's recipe for plaster. 1 item.
Thomas Jefferson's design and sketch for a desk. 1 item.
Map of a canal and saw mill by Thomas Jefferson. 1 item.
Description of the hewing of stone. Calculations of verso. 1 item.
Homemade. 1 item.
1 item.
Plat of Monticello by Thomas Jefferson. 1 item.
For phaeton. Five "figs" and notes on three sheets. Notes on verso of p.1. 2 items. Ink on paper.
George Carrington map of the county of Cumberland in the hand of Thomas Jefferson. 1 item.
Road to the Thoroughfare. 1 item.
Cf. Betts, Garden Book, Plate XV. Shows boundary with river. 1 item.
No access without written permission of the owner.
Albemarle county: plat of lands of Charles Lewis Bankhead
Instructions regarding work on the University's Rotunda, clock and bell, macadamizing roads, water supply, botanical garden, purchasing of chemicals and gas lights for Dr. Emmet's use, and copy of enactments for each student. Penciled annotations by Brockenbrough of cost of various items. Includes a sketch for measuring "the tympanum of the portico of the Rotunda" for a clock and bell. 1 item.
Mr. Harrison's mill and Woodson's Ferry. 1 item.
Two plats of land containing 153 acres and 92 1/1 acres of land bounded by Three Chopped Road and Wheeler' Road were surveyed by William Woods as the site of Central College (University of Virginia).
Provenance unknown
In Thomas Jefferson's hand
Provenance unknown