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Extract from Thomas Jefferson to William Stephens Smith

Paris Nov. 13. 1787.

wonderful is the effect of impudent & persevering lying.

PrC (DLC). Published in PTJ, 12:355–57.
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Author
Thomas Jefferson
Recipient
William Stephens Smith
Date Range
1771 - 1790
Date
November 13, 1787
Collection
Quotes by and about Thomas Jefferson
Repository
DLC
Quote Category
Government
Great Britain
Influences

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