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Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 to James Dinsmore re: building bed at Monticello, with sketches

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07509 Author/Creator: Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1808/12/30 Pagination: 1 p. : address Height: 24.6 cm, Width: 19.9 cm Order a Copy

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

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