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Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 to Mr. Cheetham re: negotiations over 12th amendment

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07557 Author/Creator: Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph manuscript Date: 1801/12/10 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 24.7 cm, Width: 19.9 cm Order a Copy

"No serious evil can result from the designs of the little faction which has existed for a short time previous to the presidential election [of 1800], & which is governed by no principle but is solely devoted to the aggrandisement of an individual." (Aaron Burr)

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
Burr, Aaron, 1756-1836

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