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Extract from Thomas Jefferson to Robert Fulton

Monticello Mar. 17. 10.

where a new invention is supported by well known principles & promises to be useful, it ought to be tried.

PrC (DLC). Published in PTJRS, 2:301.
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Author
Thomas Jefferson
Recipient
Robert Fulton
Date Range
1810 - 1820
Date
March 17, 1810
Collection
Quotes by and about Thomas Jefferson
Repository
DLC
Quote Category
Innovation

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