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Extract from Thomas Jefferson to Spencer Roane

Monticello Mar. 9. 21.

but time produces also corruption of principles, and against this it is the duty of good citizens to be ever on the watch.

RC (CLjC).
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Author
Thomas Jefferson
Recipient
Spencer Roane
Date Range
1821 - 1830
Date
March 9, 1821
Collection
Quotes by and about Thomas Jefferson
Repository
CLjC
Quote Category
Government

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