A declaration of the independence of America, and the sovereignty of the United STates was drawn by the ingenious and philosophic pen of Thomas Jefferson, Esquire, a delegate from the state of Virginia

The balm of life, a kind and faithful friend.

But in the hero ne'er forget the man.

A declaration of the independence of America, and the sovereignty of the United STates was drawn by the ingenious and philosophic pen of Thomas Jefferson, Esquire, a delegate from the state of Virginia

Great advantages are often attended with great inconveniences, and great minds called to severe trials.

The origin of all power is in the people, and they have an incontestable right to check the creatures of their own creation.

It may be a mistake, that man, in a state of nature, is more disposed to cruelty than courtesy