Thomas Jefferson:

I have often thought that if heaven had given me choice of my position and calling, it should have been on a rich spot of earth, well watered, and near a good market for the produce of the superflux.

— Thomas Jefferson Early Modern

US Founding Father, Declaration of Independence

Context

Letter to David Rittenhouse

Date / Period

1778

Source

https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Jefferson/01-02-02-0056

Verification

Unverifiable

Explanation

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Method

Cross Reference

Sources Checked

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