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Extract from Thomas Jefferson to John Adams

Monticello Oct. 28. 13.

the artificial aristocracy is a mischievous ingredient in government, and provision should be made to prevent it’s ascendancy.

RC (MHi). Published in PTJRS, 6:562–8.
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Author
Thomas Jefferson
Recipient
John Adams
Date Range
1810 - 1820
Date
October 28, 1813
Collection
Quotes by and about Thomas Jefferson
Repository
MHi
Quote Category
Government

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