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Extract from Thomas Jefferson to Madame de Tessé

Monticello Sept. 6. 1795.

I am now enjoying at home peace, peaches, and poplars ... I am become the most industrious & ardent farmer of the canton

PrC (DLC). Published in PTJ, 28:451–2.
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Author
Thomas Jefferson
Recipient
Madame de Tessé
Date Range
1791 - 1800
Date
September 6, 1795
Collection
Quotes by and about Thomas Jefferson
Repository
DLC
Quote Category
Retirement

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