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Extract from Thomas Jefferson to Elbridge Gerry

Washington Mar. 29. 1801

the steady character of our countrymen is a rock to which we may safely moor

PrC (DLC). Published in PTJ, 33:490–2.
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Author
Thomas Jefferson
Recipient
Elbridge Gerry
Date Range
1801 - 1809
Date
March 29, 1801
Collection
Quotes by and about Thomas Jefferson
Repository
DLC
Quote Category
America

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