Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 to Jean Guillaume Neuville re: whether foreigners can own land in the U.S.
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01960 Author/Creator: Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1808/02/17 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy
Written as President to Baron Hyde de Neuville. Jefferson ventures an opinion but refers the question to lawyers, particularly in the several states.
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