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Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 to Maria Eppes

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03641 Author/Creator: Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 28 May 1801 Pagination: 1 p. : address : free frank Height: 25.3 cm, Width: 19.9 cm Order a Copy

Writes to his daughter about her health, his desire for Maria's presence in capital, and planning for her to visit. Waterstaining slightly obscures the text.

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
Eppes, Maria, 1778-1804

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