Letter, 1817 June 13, Monticello, [Albemarle County, Virginia] to Chevalier Pio, Rue St. Honore, Paris, [France].

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Letter, 1817 June 13, Monticello, [Albemarle County, Virginia] to Chevalier Pio, Rue St. Honore, Paris, [France].

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Acknowledges letter of Aug. 29th and comments on events they have both gone through since meeting; in France the horrors of Robespierre, the Directory, the aggressions of Bonaparte on human rights; in this country the hostility with England interrupted a peaceful course; is glad he has met Mr. Gallatin; is feeling the effects of age; mentions his grandchildren and family.

1 p. on 1 leaf ; 24 cm. x 20 cm.

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