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Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 to the Institut National de France, re: becoming first American member

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01533 Author/Creator: Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1802/11/14 Pagination: 1 p. (2 f.) 25 x 21 cm Order a Copy

Jefferson sends his thanks for becoming the first American member of the Institute. The letter is addressed to "Citizens, President and Secretaries."

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

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