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Extract from Thomas Jefferson to Elbridge Gerry

Philadelphia Jan. 26. 1799.

I am for encouraging the progress of science in all it’s branches

PrC (DLC). Published in PTJ, 30:645–53.
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Author
Thomas Jefferson
Recipient
Elbridge Gerry
Date Range
1791 - 1800
Date
January 26, 1799
Collection
Quotes by and about Thomas Jefferson
Repository
DLC
Quote Category
Science

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