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Extract from Thomas Jefferson to Charles Willson Peale

Pop. Forest Aug. 20. [1811]

but tho’ an old man, I am but a young gardener.

PoC (DLC). Published in PTJRS, 4:93.
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Author
Thomas Jefferson
Recipient
Charles Willson Peale
Date Range
1810 - 1820
Date
August 20, 1811
Collection
Quotes by and about Thomas Jefferson
Repository
DLC
Quote Category
Gardens
Retirement

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