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Extract from Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Law

Monticello Jan. 15. 11.

my affections were first for my own country, and then generally for all mankind.

PoC (DLC). Published in PTJRS, 3:298–9.
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Author
Thomas Jefferson
Recipient
Thomas Law
Date Range
1810 - 1820
Date
January 15, 1811
Collection
Quotes by and about Thomas Jefferson
Repository
DLC
Quote Category
Declaration of Independence

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