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Extract from Thomas Jefferson to George Washingon

Philadelphia May. 23. 1792.

I can scarcely contemplate a more incalculable evil than the breaking of the union into two or more parts.

RC (DLC). Published in PTJ, 23:535–41.
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Author
Thomas Jefferson
Recipient
George Washington
Date Range
1791 - 1800
Date
May 23, 1792
Collection
Quotes by and about Thomas Jefferson
Repository
DLC
Quote Category
Government

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