Sketches of the Life, Writings, and Opinions of Thomas Jefferson: With Selections of the Most Valuable Portions of His Voluminous and Unrivaled Private CorrespondenceA. Francis and W. Boardman, 1832 - 556 Seiten |
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... Interest excited on the publication of this letter - Answer to E. Everett upon the subject , pp . 27 : 33 . CHAPTER II . Mr. Jefferson comes of age . Elected to the Legislature . His first effort in that body for the Emancipation of ...
... Interest excited on the publication of this letter - Answer to E. Everett upon the subject , pp . 27 : 33 . CHAPTER II . Mr. Jefferson comes of age . Elected to the Legislature . His first effort in that body for the Emancipation of ...
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... of the leading minds of that period . But the question becomes a rational one , and assumes a powerful interest , if presented in its proper aspect ; when and with whom originated those eternal 28 LIFE , WRITINGS , AND OPINIONS.
... of the leading minds of that period . But the question becomes a rational one , and assumes a powerful interest , if presented in its proper aspect ; when and with whom originated those eternal 28 LIFE , WRITINGS , AND OPINIONS.
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... interests , and most intractable prejudices of the ruling population ; that it would draw upon him the keenest resent- ments of the wealthy and the great , who alone held the keys of honor and preferment at home , besides banishing ...
... interests , and most intractable prejudices of the ruling population ; that it would draw upon him the keenest resent- ments of the wealthy and the great , who alone held the keys of honor and preferment at home , besides banishing ...
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... interests , and even to observe a bigotted intolerance for all religions but hers . The difficulties with our Representatives were of habit and despair , not of reflection and conviction . Experience soon proved that they could bring ...
... interests , and even to observe a bigotted intolerance for all religions but hers . The difficulties with our Representatives were of habit and despair , not of reflection and conviction . Experience soon proved that they could bring ...
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... interest . Happily , Mr. Jefferson became a member of the Legislature , soon after the adoption of the system in Massachusetts ; he foresaw its operation , if acted upon generally and in concert ; and immediately conceived the design of ...
... interest . Happily , Mr. Jefferson became a member of the Legislature , soon after the adoption of the system in Massachusetts ; he foresaw its operation , if acted upon generally and in concert ; and immediately conceived the design of ...
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