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Extract from Thomas Jefferson to Peter Carr

Paris Aug. 10. 1787.

5. Travelling. ... when men of sober age travel, they gather knowlege which they may apply usefully for their country

PrC (DLC). Published in PTJ, 12:14–19.
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Author
Thomas Jefferson
Recipient
Peter Carr
Date Range
1771 - 1790
Date
August 10, 1787
Collection
Quotes by and about Thomas Jefferson
Repository
DLC
Quote Category
Education

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