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Extract from Thomas Jefferson to James Lyle

Monticello July 10. 1795.

a nailery which I have established with my own negro boys now provides completely for the maintenance of my family, as we make from 8. to 10,000 nails a day

PrC (MHi). Published in PTJ, 28:405–6.
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Author
Thomas Jefferson
Recipient
James Lyle
Date Range
1791 - 1800
Date
July 10, 1795
Collection
Quotes by and about Thomas Jefferson
Repository
MHi
Quote Category
Slaves

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