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Extract from Thomas Jefferson to James Madison, as subsequently extracted and revised by Jefferson and enclosed in Thomas Jefferson to Uriah Forrest

Paris Dec. 31. 1787

the people ... are the only sure reliance for the preservation of our liberty.

PrC (DLC). Published in PTJ, 12:475–79.
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Author
Thomas Jefferson
Recipient
James Madison
Uriah Forrest
Date Range
1771 - 1790
Date
December 31, 1787
Collection
Quotes by and about Thomas Jefferson
Repository
DLC
DLC
Quote Category
Liberty

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