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Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 to John Threlkeld re: arboriculture, tree planting and forwarding seeds

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04888 Author/Creator: Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1807/03/26 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 25.6 cm, Width: 20.9 cm Order a Copy

Discusses arboriculture and tree planting. Also forwards seeds. With a spray of leaves and three pecan nuts said to have been collected from the trees grown from the seeds originally enclosed.

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

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