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Extract from Thomas Jefferson to Archibald Stuart

Monticello Apr 5. 96.

I lodge him & find provisions; but give no liquor. this is an absolute article, as I never saw work go on well if the workman had liquor. it is therefore a point which I never give up.

RC (ViHi). PrC (MHi). Published in PTJ, 29:57–8.
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Author
Thomas Jefferson
Recipient
Archibald Stuart
Date Range
1791 - 1800
Date
April 5, 1796
Collection
Quotes by and about Thomas Jefferson
Repository
ViHi
MHi
Quote Category
Food and Beverage

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