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Extract from Thomas Jefferson to Edward Coles

Monticello Aug. 25. 14.

their amalgamation with the other colour produces a degradation to which no lover of his country, no lover of excellence in the human character can innocently consent.

RC (NjP). Published in PTJRS, 7:603–5.
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Author
Thomas Jefferson
Recipient
Edward Coles
Date Range
1810 - 1820
Date
August 25, 1814
Collection
Quotes by and about Thomas Jefferson
Repository
NjP
Quote Category
Race

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