Letter, 1812 February 9, Monticello, [Albemarle County, Virginia] to James Pleasants, n.p.

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Letter, 1812 February 9, Monticello, [Albemarle County, Virginia] to James Pleasants, n.p.

Encloses a letter addressed to them both concerning two young gentlemen; has no personal knowledge of them but has written Secretary at War respecting them; goes from home seldom; finds neighbors expecting was and approving it; willing to meet any tax except stamp tax; some wish whiskey tax could be levied solely on licenses to be issued for selling it.

1 p. on 1 leaf ; 25 x 19 cm.

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College of William and Mary. Swem Library. Jefferson Project.

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Pleasants, James, 1769-1836

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Member of U.S. Congress (1803-1811), U.S. Senator (1819-1822), and governor of Virginia (1822-1825). From the description of Letters, 1818-1855. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 39390404 ...

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

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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...