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Letter from Thomas Jefferson to Thomas C. Flournoy, 24 January 1819

Item

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Title

Letter from Thomas Jefferson to Thomas C. Flournoy, 24 January 1819

Description

Comments on Flournoy's preference for a military vocation "over the labors of the law" ; participates in praises of Col. R.M. Johnson; expresses esteem and respect for Attorney General Breckinridge and his family.

Source

Filson Historical Society Manuscript Collection

Format

Letter

Language

English

Type

Text

Identifier

Mss. C J [Presidents ' Papers]

Citation

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826, “Letter from Thomas Jefferson to Thomas C. Flournoy, 24 January 1819,” The Filson Historical Society Digital Projects, accessed May 2, 2024, https://filsonhistorical.omeka.net/items/show/2701.

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