“That paper money has some advantages is admitted. But that its abuses also are inevitable and, by breaking up the measure of value, makes a lottery of all private property, cannot be denied.”
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Selected letters of Thomas Jefferson
This book presents a curated selection of letters written by Thomas Jefferson, offering insight into his personal and political views, as well as his interactions with contemporaries. The letters span a significant portion of Jefferson's life, providing a glimpse into the mind of one of America's Founding Fathers. 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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