Extract from Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Mann Randolph New York May 30. 1790. the study of the law is useful in a variety of points of view. it qualifies a man to be useful to himself, to his neighbors, & to the public. RC (DLC). PrC (DLC). Published in PTJ, 16:448–50. Print AuthorThomas JeffersonRecipientThomas Mann RandolphDate Range1771 - 1790DateMay 30, 1790CollectionQuotes by and about Thomas JeffersonRepositoryDLCQuote CategoryEducation