“I am for a government rigorously frugal & simple, applying all the possible savings of the public revenue to the discharge of the national debt; and not for a multiplication of officers & salaries merely to make partisans, & for increasing, by every device, the public debt, on the principle of its being a public blessing.”
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The Works of Thomas Jefferson: 1799-1803
The Works of Thomas Jefferson: 1799-1803 is a compilation of the former President's correspondence, speeches, and other documents that reflect his political and intellectual contributions during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. This volume offers insight into Jefferson's role in shaping American political and social thought during a pivotal period in the nation's history. more
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Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson was the third President of the United States, a distinguished politician, philosopher, architect, and scientist. He was born on April 13, 1743, and died on July 4, 1826. Jefferson advocated for democracy and freedom in politics and was one of the main authors of the Declaration of Independence. His political ideas had a profound impact on the founding and development of the United States. more
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