Alexander Garrett to Joseph C. Cabell
| My Dear Sir | Charlottesville 5th March 1821 |
Your favour of the 1st instant I have just recieved, for which accept my thanks, we had (through Mr Dyer) learnt the passage of the University bill, I assure you it gives no small portion of joy to Albemarle. our little friend in Richmond has already written up on the subject and takes care to say “that it was very fortunate that he was able to get to Richmond in time to vote on the question as the bill passed to a second reading by one vote only;” we had best however, learn these things in silence,I am happy on your account that Claiborne has declined offering for the Senate, yet I assure you that I had no fears from that quarter, indeed I have doubted whether it would not have proved a benefit ultimately,I hear of no opposition neither need they start any. as far as it respects Albemarle, more of this when I see you.I cannot suppose it necessary for you to be here sooner than the election, neither do I suppose it can be necessary for you to attend other counties, on that business, I should not do so were I in your situation, this is our court day and I write you this hurried scraul by candle light after the adjournment of the court. [. . .] excuse my haste and accept assureancies of my high respect & special regard & believe me