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Extract from Thomas Jefferson to St. John de Crèvecoeur

Paris Jan. 15. 1787.

ours are the only farmers who can read Homer

PrC (DLC). Published in PTJ, 11:43–45.
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Author
Thomas Jefferson
Recipient
St. John de Crèvecoeur
Date Range
1771 - 1790
Date
January 15, 1787
Collection
Quotes by and about Thomas Jefferson
Repository
DLC
Quote Category
Education

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