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Jefferson's sketch of a charter of rights (1789)

A private sketch of a charter the king might sign, sent by Thomas Jefferson to Lafayette and to Rabaut de Saint-Etienne on 3 June 1789.

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3 Jun 1789

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  • Paris 3 Jun 1789 Primary record 2
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  1. 3 Jun 1789 Jefferson's sketch of a charter of rights (1789)
  2. 3 Jun 1789 Thomas Jefferson authored Jefferson's sketch of a charter of rights (1789)
  3. 3 Jun 1789 Jefferson's sketch of a charter of rights (1789) written at Paris
Proof 2 sources
  1. From Thomas Jefferson to Lafayette, 3 June 1789, National Archives, Founders Online, 3 Jun 1789. Primary record Archived copy
    I have ventured to sketch such a charter merely to convey my idea
    my meddling in a business where I know so little
  2. From Thomas Jefferson to Rabaut de St. Etienne, 3 June 1789, National Archives, Founders Online, 3 Jun 1789. Primary record Archived copy
    Paris June 3. 1789.
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