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Extract from Thomas Jefferson to C. W. F. Dumas

Paris June 14. 1787.

we promise ourselves good from the Convention holding at Philadelphia. it consists of the ablest men in America.

PoC (DLC). Published in PTJ, 11:471.
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Author
Thomas Jefferson
Recipient
C. W. F. Dumas
Date Range
1771 - 1790
Date
June 14, 1787
Collection
Quotes by and about Thomas Jefferson
Repository
DLC
Quote Category
Government

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