Thomas Jefferson (1743–1826) 3rd President of the United States of America
Source: Writings: Autobiography/Notes on the State of Virginia/Public & Private Papers/Addresses/Letters
“There is not a truth existing which I fear or would wish unknown to the whole world.”
Letter to Henry Lee (15 May 1826)
1820s
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