THOMAS COOPER, Philadelphia, to THOMAS JEFFERSON, Monticello., 1820

Scope and content:

Indefinite yet as to whether he will accept permanent position at South Carolina. Discusses cost and curriculum at South Carolina College. Dislike for the New England character. Hope Stephen Elliot of Charleston will replace the deceased principal, Jonathan Maxcy. Gloomy about religious intolerance. Rev. [John Jacob?] Janeway's refusal to baptize grandchild of Peter S. Duponceau because of irregular church attendance. Reexamination of his works fails to show opposition to Christianity. Mentions Pierre Jean George Cabanis, Mr. Nulty, Joseph Priestley, and Benjamin Rush. [1799]

Physical description:
ALS. 3 pp. Endorsed by T. J.

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