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Extract from Thomas Jefferson to James Ogilvie

Feb. 20. 1771.

I have lately removed to the mountain ... I have here but one room, which, like the cobler’s, serves me for parlour for kitchen and hall. I may add, for bed chamber and study too.

Dft (MHi). Published in PTJ, 1:62–4.
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Author
Thomas Jefferson
Recipient
James Ogilvie
Date Range
1771 - 1790
Date
February 20, 1771
Collection
Quotes by and about Thomas Jefferson
Repository
MHi
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