But under the beaming, constant and almost vertical sun of Virginia, s…

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But under the beaming, constant and almost vertical sun of Virginia, shade is our Elysium. In the absence of this no beauty of the eye can be enjoyed. ✨ Thomas Jefferson (1984). Jefferson: Writings, p.1541, Library of America
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But under the beaming, constant and almost vertical sun of Virginia, shade is our Elysium. In the absence of this no beauty of the eye can be enjoyed. ✨ Thomas Jefferson (1984). Jefferson: Writings, p.1541, Library of America

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