Extract from Thomas Jefferson to Adamantios Coray

Monticello Oct. 31. 23.

the equal rights of man, and the happiness of every individual are now acknoleged to be the only legitimate objects of government. modern times have the signal advantage too of having discovered the only device by which these rights can be secured, to wit, government by the people.

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