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Extract from Richard Rush to Charles J. Ingersoll

Monticello October 9. 1816.

Monticello is a curiosity! artifical to a high degree; in many respects superb. If it had not been called Monticello, I would call it Olympus, and Jove its occupant.

RC (PHi: Charles Jared Ingersoll Papers).
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Recipient
Charles J. Ingersoll
Date Range
1810 - 1820
Date
October 9, 1816
Collection
Quotes by and about Thomas Jefferson
Repository
PHi
Quote Category
Notable Comments on Jefferson

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