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... write , but the ability to write does not lead to as rapid recognition as the ability to speak . Jefferson was not among the Virginia delegates to the first Continental Congress . When the delegates to the second Congress were elected ...
... write , but the ability to write does not lead to as rapid recognition as the ability to speak . Jefferson was not among the Virginia delegates to the first Continental Congress . When the delegates to the second Congress were elected ...
Page 99
... writing with his right hand . He then learned to write with his left hand . In his old age he broke his left arm and after that could write with either hand only with difficulty . Fame brought other annoyances . There were religious ...
... writing with his right hand . He then learned to write with his left hand . In his old age he broke his left arm and after that could write with either hand only with difficulty . Fame brought other annoyances . There were religious ...
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... write something for the newspapers in opposition to the supposed British scheme . Adams made the obvious retort . Why don't you do it yourself . You are older , better known and can write better . " I would write , " Sewall replied ...
... write something for the newspapers in opposition to the supposed British scheme . Adams made the obvious retort . Why don't you do it yourself . You are older , better known and can write better . " I would write , " Sewall replied ...
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