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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.
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Author
Thomas Jefferson
Recipient
John Adams
Date Range
1771 - 1790
Date
July 31, 1785
Collection
Quotes by and about Thomas Jefferson
Repository
DLC
Quote Category
Economy

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