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"...Many words were crossed out and replaced in the draft, (of the declaration) but only one was obliterated."
Of course I have never written anything nearly as important as the Declaration of Independence, bur I understand his mindset. You have to put something down, but the first thing you put down is no where near what you really wanted to say.Fascinating article.
Awesome find, DWT! The fact that Jefferson attempted to obliterate the word "subjects" says it all. :)
That really was cool!
"...Many words were crossed out and replaced in the draft, (of the declaration) but only one was obliterated."
ReplyDeleteOf course I have never written anything nearly as important as the Declaration of Independence, bur I understand his mindset. You have to put something down, but the first thing you put down is no where near what you really wanted to say.
ReplyDeleteFascinating article.
Awesome find, DWT! The fact that Jefferson attempted to obliterate the word "subjects" says it all. :)
ReplyDeleteThat really was cool!
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