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Extract from Thomas Jefferson to John Adams

Monticello Oct. 28. 13.

a constitution has been acquired which, tho neither of us think perfect, yet both consider as competent to render our fellow-citizens the happiest and the securest on whom the sun has ever shone.

RC (MHi). Published in PTJRS, 6:562–8.
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Author
Thomas Jefferson
Recipient
John Adams
Date Range
1810 - 1820
Date
October 28, 1813
Collection
Quotes by and about Thomas Jefferson
Repository
MHi
Quote Category
Constitution
Government
America

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