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Extract from Thomas Jefferson to George Wythe

Paris Aug. 13. 1786.

preach, my dear Sir, a crusade against ignorance; establish & improve the law for educating the common people.

PrC (DLC). Published in PTJ, 10:243–45.
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Author
Thomas Jefferson
Recipient
George Wythe
Date Range
1771 - 1790
Date
August 13, 1786
Collection
Quotes by and about Thomas Jefferson
Repository
DLC
Quote Category
Education

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