Thomas Jefferson - A Character Sketch Influence of Prof. Small on Jefferson byEllis, Edward S. (A.M.)
Speaking of the influence exerted over him by Dr. William Small, Professor
of Mathematics at William and Mary College, who supplied the place of a
father, and was at once "guide, philosopher and friend," Jefferson said:
"It was Dr. Small's instruction and intercourse that probably fixed the
destinies of my life."
