Extract from Thomas Jefferson to Martha Jefferson Randolph Philadelphia July 21. 1793. when earth is rich it bids defiance to droughts, yeilds in abundance & of the best quality. RC (NNPM). PrC (MHi). Tr (ViU). Published in PTJ, 26:546. Print AuthorThomas JeffersonRecipientMartha Jefferson RandolphDate Range1791 - 1800DateJuly 21, 1793CollectionQuotes by and about Thomas JeffersonRepositoryNNPMMHiViUQuote CategoryAgriculture