Letter, 1805 October 10, Boston, [Massachusetts] to Thomas Jefferson, Washington [D.C.].

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Letter, 1805 October 10, Boston, [Massachusetts] to Thomas Jefferson, Washington [D.C.].

Relations acquired property of his father unjustly; always been interested in books and poetry; taught himself Latin and French; encloses printed "Proposal for printing an interesting work, entitled the wonders of creation"; has had indifferent success in obtaining subscribers; also encloses poetry clippings from Aegis. [2 enclosures].

7 p. on 3 leaves ; 25 cm. x 40 cm.; 25 cm. x 14 cm.; 21 cm. x 7 cm.

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Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826) was an American statesman and third president of the United States. From the description of Thomas Jefferson letter, 1809. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 367818629 Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826) was the third president of the United States, born in Goochland (now Albemarle County), Virginia. He was a member of the Virginia House of Burgesses from 1769 to 1775, and with R. H. Lee and Patrick Henry initiated the inter-colonial committee of correspond...