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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.
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Author
Thomas Jefferson
Recipient
Maria Cosway
Date Range
1771 - 1790
Date
April 24, 1788
Collection
Quotes by and about Thomas Jefferson
Repository
ViU
Quote Category
Arts

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