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Library of Congress

An Offer

Jan, 1815
Washington D.C., U.S.

Within a month, Thomas Jefferson offered to sell his personal library as a replacement. Congress accepted his offer in January 1815, appropriating $23,950 to purchase his 6,487 books.


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