The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-11-22

paid to II IN every part of this country
."The institution has never had an
endowment comparable to Its needs. and
for many years, owing partly to the re-
duc,ion Of the resources Of the South,
IL has been greatly hampered by the want
or funds. Moreover, a few years ago q
disastrous fire destroyed its central ana
principal structure. tie Beautiful totunda
containing It's interesting and valuable
library
ut Is proposed now to raise a proper
endowment for this old and honored M
stitution OF learning, and II Is believed
TINT The people OF the whole conntrs.
who owe so nucl, to Mr.. Jefferson's far
reaching genius, and who cannot fall TO
appreciate The national Importance OF
maintaining IN its utmost usefulness his
cherished project or higher education.
will feel an interest III this movement.
We. therefore, earnestly commend the
proposal u The consideration Of nll Amer
leans, and invite them to contribute to
the maintenance and enlargement of8tlits
great institution. In the assurance that
no act of COMMUNICATION Of the Louis
lana Purchase could be more lifting or
more enduring than.to have the American
people unite In endowing the great foun-
dalton which Jefferson laid In manner
comm ensiirste with It's noble history and
It's rowers of usefulness.
subscriptions mny be sent to Joseph
Bryan, Esq.,treasurcr Richmond. Va"
Letters Received.
rho following are extracts from letters
received by the Executive Committee, re-
lating to the movement:
Isx-President8 Grover Cleveland: THE
project started to improve the effective
ness OF the University Of Virginia by
Increasing her financial strength has my
hearty sympathy.
"1 would be very sorry to see the old
University of Virginia hampcred in ITS
mission of usefulness by financial want.
The contribution It has already made to
the best American citizenship, and It's
traditional relationship TO the iilustrious
name and splendid fame of jefferson
should constantly enlist in It's support the
interest of the entire nation
Justice David J. Brewer: II regard him
Jcfferson) as one of the greatest OF the
great founders OF thcrepubl!c. II believe
In the Declaration OF independence, and
have little patience with those who sneer
at It's gorgeous utterances rs mere gilt
tcling gcneralIties / wish. they could
be burned into the heart OF every Ameri-
ethil ~ A1eSl ~ aoi 8 - 10. J" = ~
get"
Governor A., j. Montague: 1T Will give
me pleasure TO serve in any appropriate
way that i can TO promote the interests
OF the University 1si
Senator George. f. Hoar: y shall be
very glad. indeed. to do anything III my
power to help the University Of Virginia"
Admiral George Dewey: ut gives me
pleasure to accept membership in the Ad--3
visory Council IN connection With the
raising OF m endowment fund for the
University OF Virginia as a memorial to
Thomas Jefferson. have long believed
that Jeffersons great, services in behalf
of his country have not been adequately
recognized, and i am glad to Join In
any movement to do him honor. IS
Hon Cornelius N Bliss: II shall take
pleasure in acting with you IN such a
good cause to the extent of my ability.
Mr.. T. jefferson Coolidge: How can
the nation show Its gratitude to him
5tJcfferson) In manner more pleasing
than by helping an institution which he
founded !; in which he took the greatest
interest for years. and which in the sim
pie beauty of Its buildings is q monu-.
ment to his taste and skill?
MAY we not hope to appeal success
fully TO all the people OF the United States
to come forward in the Interest learn.
Ing and carry out the wishes Of Mr. JEFF
ferson r. 55
Hon. George Gray: The project is one
which must appeal to the patriotic sentl-
mont OF the country, and have no doubt
will meet with a response worthy of the
cause" Efi}5 HI 8$ &
n Hon. David r. Francis u am pleased
to become n member of the Advisory
Council having for its purpose the crea--
ton OF an endowment fund for the uni-
versity The purpose appeals to me and
j %hope and believe that the plan you have
outlined Is feasible. ] chcerfully accept
the preferred appointment, and will join
the other gentlemen named IN an earnest
effort to carry out the laudable pslr-
pose indicated" y
VA Worthy Movement.