Statistics for occurrence #1 of “Jefferson” in entry sherman-roger of Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History:
... 1784 until his death was mayor of New Haven; and was chiefly instrumental in securing the ratification of the national Constitution by Connecticut.
He was one of the most useful men of his time.
Jefferson declared that he never said a foolish thing in his life.
He died in New Haven, Conn., July 23, 1793.
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