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Extract from Thomas Lee Shippen to William Shippen

Paris [14 Feb.–26 Mar. 1788]

Mr. Jefferson is in my opinion without exeption the wisest and most amiable man I have seen in Europe.

RC (DLC: Shippen Family Papers). Published in PTJ, 12:504.
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Author
Thomas Lee Shippen
Recipient
William Shippen
Date Range
1771 - 1790
Date
February 14, 1788 to March 26, 1788
Collection
Quotes by and about Thomas Jefferson
Repository
DLC
Quote Category
Notable Comments on Jefferson

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