Extract from Thomas Jefferson to Pierre Samuel DuPont de Nemours Monticello Apr. 24. 16. enlighten the people generally, and tyranny and oppressions of body & mind will vanish like evil spirits at the dawn of day. RC (DeGH). PoC (DLC). Print AuthorThomas JeffersonRecipientPierre Samuel Du Pont de NemoursDate Range1810 - 1820DateApril 24, 1816CollectionQuotes by and about Thomas JeffersonRepositoryDeGHDLCQuote CategoryEducation