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Extract from Thomas Jefferson to Benjamin Rush

Monticello Jan. 16. 11.

I think it a part of his character to suspect foul play in those of whom he is jealous, and not easily to relinquish his suspicions.

PoC (DLC). Published in PTJRS, 3:304–8.
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Author
Thomas Jefferson
Recipient
Benjamin Rush
Date Range
1810 - 1820
Date
January 16, 1811
Collection
Quotes by and about Thomas Jefferson
Repository
DLC
Quote Category
Notable Comments on his Contemporaries

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