Extract from Thomas Jefferson to John Adams Paris July 31. 1785. all the world would gain by setting commerce at perfect liberty. Dft (DLC). Published in PTJ, 8:332–33. FOOTWEAR Print AuthorThomas JeffersonRecipientJohn AdamsDate Range1771 - 1790DateJuly 31, 1785CollectionQuotes by and about Thomas JeffersonRepositoryLibrary of Congress, Washington DC (DLC)Quote CategoryEconomy