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Extract from Thomas Jefferson to Cornelius Camden Blatchly

Monticello Oct. 21. 22.

I look to the diffusion of light and education as the resource most to be relied on for ameliorating the condition, promoting the virtue and advancing the happiness of man.

RC (NHi). PoC (DLC).
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Author
Thomas Jefferson
Recipient
Cornelius C. Blatchly
Date Range
1821 - 1830
Date
October 21, 1822
Collection
Quotes by and about Thomas Jefferson
Repository
NHi
DLC
Quote Category
Education

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