Bill Grover: "Indeed my experience of the different parts of America convinces me that these mountains are the Eden of the US. for soil, climate, navigation and health." To read the entire letter and the source of your quote in context, see TJ to Volney, 9 April 1797, published in Vol. 29:352-3 of *The Papers of Thomas Jefferson* (Princeton University Press, 2002). Martha King Associate Editor Papers of Thomas Jefferson Princeton University >>>>>>>>>> Date: Wed, 21 Dec 2005 08:48:26 -0500 From: Bill Grover <[log in to unmask]> Subject: Jefferson Quote I am trying to locate source of the of the following quote made by Thomas Jefferson: "Indeed my experience in different parts of America convince me that these mountains are the Eden of the United States." Any suggestions? Bill Grover To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html