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Letter, 1813 December 14, Monticello, [Albemarle County, Virginia] to L'Abbe Rochon, n.p.

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Author: Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
Abstract: Received copy of his voyages for observation of longitudes at sea and pamphlet on micrometer of rock crystal, which he had shown to self in 1785 at Dr. Franklin's at Passy; telescope Rochon gave Franklin is now in his possession; glad he is interested in growth of manufactures; self has hundred spindles merely for domestic use.
Issued Date: 1813-12-13
Subjects: Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826--Correspondence
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10288/15281
Citation: Tucker-Coleman Papers: Series 2 Thomas Jefferson Correspondence, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.


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