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Extract from Thomas Jefferson’s Notes on Patrick Henry

[Monticello before 12 Apr. 1812]

he said the strongest things in the finest language, but without logic.

MS (ViU: TJP); entirely in TJ’s hand; undated. Enclosed in TJ to William Wirt, 12 Apr. 1812 (PoC at DLC). Published in PTJRS, 4:600.
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Author
Thomas Jefferson
Date Range
1810 - 1820
Date
April 12, 1812
Collection
Quotes by and about Thomas Jefferson
Repository
ViU
Quote Category
Influences

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