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Extract from Thomas Jefferson to Tench Coxe

Monticello June 1. 1795.

this ball of liberty, I believe most piously, is now so well in motion that it will roll round the globe. at least the enlightened part of it, for light & liberty go together.

PrC (DLC). Published in PTJ, 28:373–4.
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Author
Thomas Jefferson
Recipient
Tench Coxe
Date Range
1791 - 1800
Date
June 1, 1795
Collection
Quotes by and about Thomas Jefferson
Repository
DLC
Quote Category
Liberty

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