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4100. JEFFERSON (Thomas), History and.—[further continued].

Of the public transactions
in which I have borne a part, I have
kept no narrative with a view of history. A
life of constant action leaves no time for recording.
Always thinking of what is next to
be done, what has been done is dismissed,
and soon obliterated from the memory.—
To Mr. Spafford. Washington ed. vii, 118.
(M. 1819)
See History.