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Extract from Thomas Jefferson to Madame de Tessé

Washington Oct. 31. 1801.

Altho’ the times are big with political events, yet I shall say nothing on that or any subject but the innocent ones of botany & friendship.

PrC (MoSHi).
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Author
Thomas Jefferson
Recipient
Madame de Tessé
Date Range
1771 - 1790
Date
June 1, 1789
Collection
Quotes by and about Thomas Jefferson
Repository
MoSHi
Quote Category
Government
Botany
Friendship
Gardens

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