Extract from Thomas Jefferson to James Mease Monticello Sep. 16. 25. the paper of July 4. 76. was but the Declaration, the genuine effusion of the soul of our country at that time. Dft (DLC). Sneakers Print AuthorThomas JeffersonRecipientJames MeaseDate Range1821 - 1830DateSeptember 16, 1825CollectionQuotes by and about Thomas JeffersonRepositoryLibrary of Congress, Washington DC (DLC)Library of Congress, Washington DC (DLC)Quote CategoryDeclaration of Independence