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Extract from Thomas Jefferson to John Randolph

Monticello Aug. 25. 1775.

I am sorry the situation of our country should render it not eligible to you to remain longer in it. I hope the returning wisdom of Gr. Br. will e’er long put an end to this unnatural contest.

Dft (DLC). Published in PTJ, 1:240–42.
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Author
Thomas Jefferson
Recipient
John Randolph
Date Range
1771 - 1790
Date
August 25, 1775
Collection
Quotes by and about Thomas Jefferson
Repository
DLC
Quote Category
Great Britain

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