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“Would it not be better to simplify the system of taxation rather than to spread it over such a variety of subjects and pass through so many new hands.”

Quote by Thomas Jefferson

Book:The Works of Thomas Jefferson: Notes on Virginia II, Correspondence 1782-1786

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The Works of Thomas Jefferson: Notes on Virginia II, Correspondence 1782-1786

The book features Thomas Jefferson's influential work on the social and political landscape of Virginia, along with his extensive correspondence during a pivotal period in American 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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Book:Thomas Jefferson: Thoughts on War and Revolution : Annotated Correspondence

Source: Thomas Jefferson: Thoughts on War and Revolution : Annotated Correspondence

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Book:Jefferson: Political Writings

Source: Jefferson: Political Writings

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Book:The Works of Thomas Jefferson: Correspondence 1793-1798

Source: The Works of Thomas Jefferson: Correspondence 1793-1798

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Book:Washington's Farewell Address to the People of the United States of America: Published in September, 1796

Source: Washington's Farewell Address to the People of the United States of America: Published in September, 1796

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Book:The Federalist, on the New Constitution, Written in 1788

Source: The Federalist, on the New Constitution, Written in 1788

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Source: The Federalist

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“There is perhaps, nothing more likely to disturb the tranquillity of nations, than their being bound to mutual contributions for any common object that does not yield an equal and coincident benefit. For it is an observation as true, as it is trite, that there is nothing men differ so readily about as the payment of money.”

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Book:The Federalist on the New Constitution

Source: The Federalist on the New Constitution

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