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Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 to Thomas Jefferson Randolph

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00496.178 Author/Creator: Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 Place Written: s.l. Type: Manuscript document Date: 1806 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; 33 x 20 cm. Order a Copy

Titled: "To Thomas Jefferson Randolph from his illustrious grand Father." Advises his grandson on such issues as choosing friends, using common sense, and knowing when to leave well enough alone. Notes on verso. Former owner Harry Dalton's note describes this as a 19th century transcription.

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
Randolph, Thomas Jefferson, 1792-1875

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