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Extract from Thomas Jefferson to James Madison

Monticello Apr. 19. 09.

it has a great effect on the opinion of our people & the world to have the moral right on our side

RC (DLC: Madison Papers). PoC (DLC). Published in PTJRS, 1:154–6.
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Author
Thomas Jefferson
Recipient
James Madison
Date Range
1801 - 1809
Date
April 19, 1809
Collection
Quotes by and about Thomas Jefferson
Repository
DLC
DLC
Quote Category
America

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