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Extract from Thomas Jefferson to Charles Yancey

Monticello July 23. 21

I would advise you to cover with tin, instead of shingles. it is the lightest, & most durable cover in the world. we know that it will last 100. years, & how much more we do not know.

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Author
Thomas Jefferson
Recipient
Charles Yancey
Date Range
1821 - 1830
Date
July 23, 1821
Collection
Quotes by and about Thomas Jefferson
Repository
DLC
Quote Category
Architecture

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