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Extract from Thomas Jefferson to Étienne Lemaire

Monticello Apr. 25. 09.

I am constantly in my garden or farm, as exclusively employed out of doors as I was within doors when at Washington, and I find myself infinitely happier in my new mode of life.

PoC (MHi). Published in PTRJS, 1:162.
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Author
Thomas Jefferson
Recipient
Etienne Lemaire
Date Range
1801 - 1809
Date
April 25, 1809
Collection
Quotes by and about Thomas Jefferson
Repository
MHi
Quote Category
Gardens

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