Extract from Thomas Jefferson to Maria Cosway Paris Apr. 24. 1788. I am but a son of nature, loving what I see & feel, without being able to give a reason, nor caring much whether there be one. PrC (ViU). Published in PTJ, 13:103–04. FOOTWEAR Print AuthorThomas JeffersonRecipientMaria CoswayDate Range1771 - 1790DateApril 24, 1788CollectionQuotes by and about Thomas JeffersonRepositoryUniversity of Virginia, Charlottesville (ViU)Quote CategoryArts