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From "Thomas Jefferson" by Merwin, Henry Childs

Dr. William Small
Professor of mathematics at the College of William and Mary, mentor to Thomas Jefferson.
Core Belief
"Valued knowledge, scientific inquiry, and liberal thought."
Worldview
As a professor of science, he likely saw the world as a place of rational order and valued the pursuit of knowledge.
Personality
Profound, liberal-minded, and possessing a talent for communication, Dr. Small was a key influence on Jefferson's intellectual development.
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