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Extract from Thomas Jefferson to Lafayette

Monticello Feb. 14. 15.

the cement of this union is in the heart blood of every American. I do not believe there is on earth a government established on so immovable a basis.

PoC (DLC).
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Author
Thomas Jefferson
Recipient
Lafayette
Date Range
1810 - 1820
Date
February 14, 1815
Collection
Quotes by and about Thomas Jefferson
Repository
DLC
Quote Category
Liberty

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