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Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 to Thomas W. Maury re: the census, map-making, a mineralogical survey

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03321 Author/Creator: Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 Place Written: Charlottesville, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 3, 1816 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

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Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

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