Extract from Daniel Pierce Thompson’s “A Talk With Jefferson” [ca. June-July 1821] [Quote]

Mr. Jefferson—a tall, straight, sandy-complexioned man, wearing a coat of Virginia cloth, surmounting a buff vest and broadcloth pants—advanced with an elastic step and serene countenance, when I was introduced, and greeted with the sweet, winning smile which so peculiarly distinguished him, and...

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