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Extract from Thomas Jefferson to Robert R. Livingston

Washington Jan. 3. 08

it is now among my most fervent longings to be on my farm, which, with a garden & fruitery, will constitute my principal occupation on retirement.

PoC (DLC).
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Author
Thomas Jefferson
Recipient
Robert Livingston
Date Range
1801 - 1809
Date
January 3, 1808
Collection
Quotes by and about Thomas Jefferson
Repository
DLC
Quote Category
Retirement

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