Writings, Volume 10"The most comprehensive one-volume selection of Jefferson ever published. Contains the "Autobiography," "Notes on the State of Virginia," public and private papers, including the original and revised drafts of the Declaration of Independence, addresses, and 287 letters." -- Publisher's description. |
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... thought it sufficient to suggest the omission , without going into a repetition of what had been already said by others . That this was a waste and abuse of the time and patience of the house which could not be justified . And I believe ...
... thought it sufficient to suggest the omission , without going into a repetition of what had been already said by others . That this was a waste and abuse of the time and patience of the house which could not be justified . And I believe ...
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... thought this meant as an opening to me to say what was the sentiment in the South from which quarter I came . I told him that as far as I knew there was but one voice there which was for his continuance . That as to myself I had ever ...
... thought this meant as an opening to me to say what was the sentiment in the South from which quarter I came . I told him that as far as I knew there was but one voice there which was for his continuance . That as to myself I had ever ...
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... thought a longer term of service , insusceptible of re- newal , would have made a President more independant . My country has thought otherwise , & I have acquiesced implic- itly . He wishes the general government should have power to ...
... thought a longer term of service , insusceptible of re- newal , would have made a President more independant . My country has thought otherwise , & I have acquiesced implic- itly . He wishes the general government should have power to ...
Contents
A Summary View of the Rights of British America | 10 |
Boundaries of Virginia | 127 |
Rivers | 129 |
Copyright | |
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