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Extract from Thomas Jefferson to James Maury

Monticello June 16. 1815.

I make in my family 2000. yds of cloth a year, which I formerly bought from England, and it only employs a few women, children & invalids who could do little in the farm.

RC (NNGL).
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Author
Thomas Jefferson
Recipient
James Maury
Date Range
1810 - 1820
Date
June 16, 1815
Collection
Quotes by and about Thomas Jefferson
Repository
NNGL
Quote Category
Slaves

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