In our early struggles for liberty, religious freedom could not fail t…

Thomas Jefferson
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In our early struggles for liberty, religious freedom could not fail to become a primary object. ✨ Thomas Jefferson, Henry Augustine Washington (1854). The Writings of Thomas Jefferson: Inaugural addresses and messages. Replies to public addresses. Indian addresses. Miscellaneous: 1. Notes on Virginia; 2. Biographical sketches of distinguished men; 3. The batture of New Orleans, p.138
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