CHAPTER I.

Jefferson's Birthplace.--Sketch of his early Life.--Character of his Parents.--His Grandfather, Isham Randolph.--Peter Jefferson's Friendship for William Randolph.--Randolph dies, and leaves his young Son to the Guardianship of Jefferson.-- His faithful Discharge of the Trust.--Thomas Jefferson's earliest Recollections.--His Father's Hospitality.--First Acquaintance with Indians.--Life of the early Settlers of Virginia: its Ease and Leisure.--Expense of Thomas Jefferson's early Education.--Death of his Father.--Perils of his Situation.--Letter to his Guardian.--Goes to William and Mary College.--Extract from his Memoir.--Sketch of Fauquier.--Of Wythe Page 17