... , hunting, fishing and the ability to read, although Thomas learned this mostly himself. As for formal education he began under two ministers of the Established Church, who taught him the classics and some French. He was also tutored in dancing, became moderate with the violin, learned chess, and ... notion of holding office again. After a year of retirement and writing the "Notes on the State of Virginia" he rejoined office as apart of Congress leadership in 1783. By 1784 Jefferson left for France to assist in negotiating treaties of commerce and in 1785 he succeeded Franklin ... 3rd P...

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