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Extract from Thomas Jefferson to Albert Gallatin

there is no constitutional difficulty as to the acquisition of territory: and whether, when acquired, it may be taken into the union by the const. as it now stands, will become a question of expediency.

PrC (DLC); undated.
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Author
Thomas Jefferson
Recipient
Albert Gallatin
Date Range
1801 - 1809
Date
January 13, 1803
Collection
Quotes by and about Thomas Jefferson
Repository
DLC
Quote Category
Constitution

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