Jefferson Collection: Brockenbrough, Arthur Spicer, and others. Letters Concerning the Founding of the University of Virginia, 1827
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Arthur Spicer Brockenbrough
Memorandum
November 9, 1827

Nov. 9. 1827

    Stairs 3.6 wide $2.62« per rise including Hand rail (of Mahogany or walnut) & balusters, String & brackets --

    Quarter pace $1.60 -- Half Pace $2.33 -- Ramps in rail $2.67 each

    The above is agreeable to the Phila Price book which governed us in pricing the work at the University --

    Memn. The Iron railing on the terrace near the Rotunda

    Where to be placed --

    Doors on the Stairs of the Rotunda, whether to be removed altogether or others put up --

    We are much in want of a Man to Work with the labourers it's impossible to get along without one -- do you Know where such a man can be had? he would be otherwise usefull here, we could establish a patrole or guard to Keep off stragling negroes &c of nights & on sundays -- The above is submitted for the consideration of Genl. Cocke


A S Brockenbrough P. UVa

    Some of the visitors looked at tops of the Rotunda chimneys at their last meeting, but I beleive came to no decisive determination what should be done to prevent their smoking I should be glad to consult with Genl Cocke on that subject I have sheet iron, if any thing can be made of it to answer the purpose --