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Extract from Thomas Jefferson to George Wythe

Philadelphia Feb. 28. 1800.

I had, at an early period of life, read a good deal on the subject, & common placed what I read.

PrC (DLC). Published in PTJ, 31:400–1.
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Author
Thomas Jefferson
Recipient
George Wythe
Date Range
1791 - 1800
Date
February 28, 1800
Collection
Quotes by and about Thomas Jefferson
Repository
DLC
Quote Category
Reading

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