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Extract from Thomas Jefferson to José Corrêa da Serra

Monticello Oct. 24. [20]

all entanglements with that quarter of the globe should be avoided if we mean that peace & justice shall be the polar stars of the American societies.

PoC (DLC); partially dated.
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Author
Thomas Jefferson
Recipient
José Corrêa da Serra
Date Range
1810 - 1820
Date
October 24, 1820
Collection
Quotes by and about Thomas Jefferson
Repository
DLC
Quote Category
Europe

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