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Jefferson, Thomas (1743-1826) Stipple engraving after R. Peale engraved by C. Tidout

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05669 Author/Creator: Jefferson, Thomas (1743-1826) Place Written: Philadelphia Type: Print Date: 1801/02/20 Pagination: 1 print 38.5 x 28 cm Order a Copy

Printed by M. Carey. Full title: "Thomas Jefferson. President of the United States." The text at bottom quotes the Declaration of Independence, "We hold these truths...."

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

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