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Extract from Thomas Jefferson to Pierre Samuel DuPont de Nemours

Monticello Apr. 24. 16.

enlighten the people generally, and tyranny and oppressions of body & mind will vanish like evil spirits at the dawn of day.

RC (DeGH). PoC (DLC).
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Author
Thomas Jefferson
Recipient
Pierre Samuel Du Pont de Nemours
Date Range
1810 - 1820
Date
April 24, 1816
Collection
Quotes by and about Thomas Jefferson
Repository
DeGH
DLC
Quote Category
Education

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