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Extract from Thomas Jefferson to Larkin Smith

Monticello Apr. 15. 09.

the selfish spirit of commerce, which knows no country, and feels no passion or principle but that of gain.

PoC (DLC). Published in PTJRS, 1:136–7.
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Author
Thomas Jefferson
Recipient
Larkin Smith
Date Range
1801 - 1809
Date
April 15, 1809
Collection
Quotes by and about Thomas Jefferson
Repository
DLC
Quote Category
Conduct

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