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Extract from Thomas Jefferson to Lafayette

Monticello May 14. 17.

ignorance & bigotry, like other insanities, are incapable of self-government.

RC (NjMoHP: Park Collection). PoC (DLC).
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Author
Thomas Jefferson
Recipient
Lafayette
Date Range
1810 - 1820
Date
May 14, 1817
Collection
Quotes by and about Thomas Jefferson
Repository
NjMoHP
DLC
Quote Category
Conduct

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