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Extract from the Diary of Ezra Stiles

[8 June 1784]

The Governor is a most ingenuous Naturalist and Philosopher, a truly scientific and learned Man, and every way excellent.

MS (CtY). Published in PTJ, 7:303.
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Author
Ezra Stiles
Date Range
1771 - 1790
Date
June 8, 1784
Collection
Quotes by and about Thomas Jefferson
Repository
CtY
Quote Category
Notable Comments on Jefferson

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