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Extract from Thomas Jefferson to Joel Yancey

Monticello Mar. 14. 18.

when slack of work, some of the subordinate hands of the spinning house might go to the plough.

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Author
Thomas Jefferson
Recipient
Joel Yancey
Date Range
1810 - 1820
Date
March 14, 1818
Collection
Quotes by and about Thomas Jefferson
Repository
MHi
Quote Category
Slaves

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