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Colonial America: 1794 "Notes On The State of Virginia" by Thomas Jefferson

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Colonial America: 1794  Notes On The State of Virginia  by Thomas Jefferson
(THOMAS JEFFERSON). His book "Notes On The State of Virginia," 336 pages, plus folding table, lackng map, 8" x 5", Fine. Published in 1794 by Mathew Carey of Philadelphia, PA. Second American Edition, bound in period sheep with gilt lettering on the spine. Jefferson wrote this book in 1781 to answer questions put to him regarding the State of Virginia, but his notes were never printed in English until 1787. This volume is in generally good condition, although it is worn and well-used. As can be expected, Jefferson's notes are detailed and precise, giving the reader a good idea of the state of this State in the late 1700s.