Extract of a letter from Thomas Jefferson, 1796 January 16 : Monticello, to George Wythe. Printed, Richmond Virginia, November 1796. 1st ed.

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Extract of a letter from Thomas Jefferson, 1796 January 16 : Monticello, to George Wythe. Printed, Richmond Virginia, November 1796. 1st ed.

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As a young man, Jefferson began to preserve all the existing laws of Virginia. In 1796 he commnenced to put his collection in order. His letter gives an account of his search and the process of organization and preservation.

4 p. ; 35 x 22.5 cm.

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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