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Extract from Thomas Jefferson to John Adams

Monticello Feb. 28. 96.

this I hope will be the age of experiments in government, and that their basis will be founded on principles of honesty, not mere force.

PrC (DLC). Published in PTJ, 28:618–9.
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Author
Thomas Jefferson
Recipient
John Adams
Date Range
1791 - 1800
Date
February 28, 1796
Collection
Quotes by and about Thomas Jefferson
Repository
DLC
Quote Category
Government

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