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Name: Notes on the state of Virginia
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Author: Thomas Jefferson

📘 Notes on the state of Virginia by Thomas Jefferson

In "Notes on the State of Virginia," Thomas Jefferson—then governor of the newly independent Virginian colony—addresses a French request for information about America. The work combines scientific inquiry, local history, and political thought, offering observations on natural resources, social customs, and governance. Jefferson’s clear prose, reminiscent of his style in the Declaration of Independence, is both an examination of his state’s distinct character and a broader reflection on freedom and American identity.

First publish date: 1784

Genre: History/Modern History

Authors: Thomas Jefferson

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