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Original Thomas Jefferson letter will hit the auction block on July 4.

  • Published In: Fortune.com, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Morris, Chris 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the upcoming auction of a letter written by Thomas Jefferson, which will take place on July 4, coinciding with America's 249th birthday. Valued at $90,000, the letter discusses the right to bear arms and the political implications of the Treaty of Paris, addressed to Benjamin Harrison, the governor of Virginia. Written on December 31, 1783, the letter emphasizes Jefferson's belief in the democratic right to "exercise in arms for defense of their country" and expresses concerns about the ratification of the treaty. This auction marks the first opportunity to purchase the letter since 1982, highlighting its historical significance and relevance to contemporary discussions about the Second Amendment. [Extracted from the article]

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  • Source:Fortune.com. 2025/06, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Architecture
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:186210315
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