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Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 to J. Dorsey re: progress in manufactures, system of weights & measures, decimal

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04491 Author/Creator: Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1808/01/21 Pagination: 1 p. : free frank Order a Copy

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

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