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Extract from Thomas Jefferson to William Short

Philadelphia Apr. 13. 1800.

my nailery flourished, and still flourishes greatly, employing 16. boys at a clear profit of about 4. to 500£ annually.

PrC (DLC: Short Papers). Published in PTJ, 31:500–11.
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Author
Thomas Jefferson
Recipient
William Short
Date Range
1791 - 1800
Date
April 13, 1800
Collection
Quotes by and about Thomas Jefferson
Repository
DLC
Quote Category
Slaves

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