The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-21
ENDOWMENT SOUGHT FOR
 UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA

assurance that no act of commemorn- tion of the Louisiana Purchase could be more fitting or more enduring than to have the American people unite In endowing the great foundation which Jefferson laid in a manner eommeneu- rate with its noble history and it's pow CTS of usefuiness.
 Subscriptions may be sent to Joseph Bryan, Esd, treasurer, Richmond, Va
 The following are extracts from let- ters received by the Executive Conn mittee relating to the movement; Ex-Presidene Grover Cleveland: @The project started to improve the effectiveness of the University of Vir- ginia by increasing her financial strength has my hearty sympathy. Mr. Clsvslnnd's Tribute. T would be very sorry to see the old University of Virginia hampered In It's mission of uaefulness by financial want. The contribution 1t has already made to the best American citizenship and It's traditional relationship to the l iIIustrious name and splendid fame Of Jefferson should constantly enlist In it's support the interest of the entire nation"
 Justice David J. Brewer: 1T regard him (Jefferson) as one Of tha rreakest of the great founders of the Republic. I believe in the Declara- tion of Independence and have little patience with those who sneer at It's gorgeous utterances as mere oiltter- ing generalIties." wish they could he burned into the heart of every American today. Lest we forget; lest we forget"
 sovernor A. J. Montague:
 Tt will give me pleasure to serve in any appropriate way that can 70 pro- mote the interests of the Universley.
 Senator George F. Hoar:
 T shall be very glad. indeed. to do anything in my power to help the Uni- versity of Virginia"
 Admiral George Dewey:
 Devey's words cg Praise.
 aIt gives me pleasure to accept mem bership in the Advisory Council In con nection with the raising of an Endow- ment Fund for the UniveEsity of vir- Rinia as a memorial to Thomas Jeffer- son. have long believed that Jeffer- sons Rreatest service In behalf of his country have not been adequately reo- ognised, and am glad to join in any movement to do him honor"
 Hon. Cornelius N. Bliss: .T shall take pleasure in acting with you in such good cause to the extent of my ability"
 Mir. n. Jefferson Coolidge: sHow can the nation show its grat. itude to him (Jeffersonl in Q manneE moro pleasing than by helping an In stitution which he founded; in which 1 he took the greatest interest for years and which in the simple beauty of ita buildings is a monument to his tasta and skili7"
 May we not hope to appeal success | fully to all the people Of the United States to come forward in the interest | of learning and carry out the wishes | of Mir. Jefferson?"
 Hon. George Gray:
 George taray's Endorsement. { ''The project Is one which must ap- peal to the patriotic sentiment of the country. and I have no doubt will meet with a response worthy of the cause.
 Hon. David R, Francis:
 T am pleased to become a member of the Advisory Council. having for It's purpose the creation of an Endowment Fund for the University. The purpose appeals to me and I hope and believe that the plan you have outlined Is feas- ible. cheerfully accept the proffered appointment and will join the other 1 gentlemen named in an earnest effori to carry out the laudable purpose in dicated."
 Hon. Andrew D. White: i q accept with especial interest ana pleasure the duty which you so kindly lay upon me with reference to thS 1 University of Virginia.
 'T have long felt that some move. ment such as you now begin should b. initiated and carried on vigorously, Two visits to the University have in, creased this feeling. and both observa' ton and reflection upon the work thai the Institution has done and may yei do for Virginia, the South, and ths whole country has strengthened thi' conviction"
 Mir James c. Carter:
 T approve altogether of the move ment for a Jefferson Memorial Fund for the University of Virginia"
 Rev. pr. E. E. Hale:
 Pray command any service which can render. had wit enough in very early life to read all could learn ol the constitution of the University Jefferson was certainly we'll In advance of his time In many of his provisions.
 Mfr. St. Clair McKeiway:
 T have noted the work of the in stitution. I have rejoiced in the ca reer and character of many of iti alumni. I am glad that. so notable { body of clergymen. Jurists. statesmen philanthropists, educators and reform CTS are of mind in seeking to put tn, University on Q sure foundation"
 General Fitzhugt Lee:
 T nave always been a great frieus of the University. proud of it's past ant hopeful of its future"
 Deserve to be PsFDetuated. Hon. Edgar H. FarraF:
 'Ths traditions and ideals of tn, University deserve to be perpetuated as they make for good scholarship ant good citizenship. The University hal been unaccountably overlooked in thI outpourings of donations made by thu rich people of the United States to edu. has been due. in my judgment, large ly to their ignorance of what the Uni