Observations upon Certain Passages in Mr. Jefferson's Notes on Virginia, which appear to have a tendency to Subvert Religion, and Establish a False Philosophy

by Thomas Jefferson, Clement C. Moore

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First edition · Signed

First edition. Presentation copy inscribed from the author to William Creighton. 32pp. 8vo. Stitched. Perforated stamp of GTS library on the title and final leaf. Howes R416; Gaines 342; Shaw & Shoemaker 6812; Sabin 50336. Item #371030 Clement C. Moore, best known as the author of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas, here in his first published work, attacks Jefferson for what he perceives as anti-religious

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