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Extract from Thomas Jefferson to the General Assembly of Virginia

Feb. 16. 1809

I shall retire into the bosom of my native state, endeared to me by every tie which can attach the human heart.

PoC (DLC); dateline below signature.
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Author
Thomas Jefferson
Recipient
Virginia General Assembly
Date Range
1801 - 1809
Date
February 16, 1809
Collection
Quotes by and about Thomas Jefferson
Repository
DLC
Quote Category
Virginia

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