Extract from Thomas Jefferson to the Inhabitants of Albemarle County April 3. 1809 the pomp, the turmoil, the bustle & splendour of office, have drawn but deeper sighs for the tranquil & irresponsible occupations of private life. RC (Vi). PoC (DLC). Published in PTJRS, 1:103. Print AuthorThomas JeffersonRecipientInhabitants of Albemarle CountyDate Range1801 - 1809DateApril 3, 1809CollectionQuotes by and about Thomas JeffersonRepositoryViDLCQuote CategoryRetirement