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  • He who knows best...
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  • I cannot live without books
  • I prefer dangerous freedom...
  • I rise with the sun
  • Illimtable freedom of the human mind
  • Knowledge is power
  • No freeman shall be debarred the use of arms
  • No man will ever bring out of that office...
  • Personal Seal
  • Sanctum sanctorum
  • Sworn upon the altar of god
  • Take things always by their smooth handle
  • The interests of a nation
  • The natural progress of things...
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  • Wasting the labour of the people
  • We have contributed...
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Charlottesville, VA 22902
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