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AMsS: Thomas Jefferson, "Monticello," Albemarle County, Virginia, to Thomas Jefferson Grotjan. [Writes at the request of the recipient's mother a memento which might have a favorable influence on the course of his life. Advises on the positive feelings and actions one should have toward God, one's parents, one's neighbor, and one's country, and further advises him to be just and true.]

Andrew Jackson, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Thomas Jefferson Grotjan. [Several years later, Mr. Grotjan requests Andrew Jackson to add to Thomas Jefferson's document a statement which would also serve as an inspiration to their son. He commends on the "admirable advice given to his son by that virtuous patriot and enlightened statesman" and recommends following that advice which contains the "purest morality" and "noblest sentiments."]

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