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Extract from Thomas Jefferson to Horatio G. Spafford

Monticello Mar. 17. 14.

in every country and in every age the priest has been hostile to liberty. he is always in alliance with the Despot abetting his abuses in return for protection to his own.

RC (NjMoHP). PoC (DLC).
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Author
Thomas Jefferson
Recipient
Horatio G. Spafford
Date Range
1810 - 1820
Date
March 17, 1814
Collection
Quotes by and about Thomas Jefferson
Repository
NjMoHP
DLC
Quote Category
Religion

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