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Previous Legislative Experience of United States Senators by Agnes Wallace Smith, 1912

Previous Legislative Experience of United States Senators by Agnes Wallace Smith, 1912, Page 103

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101 that acts on the occasion is invisible. 'Tis Master Falconi," pointing to Nicholas, "who from behind the scenes plays off these puppets upon us." 1 He served only the spring session in the house. in the fall illness compelled him to resign. 2 Jefferson and Nicholas were staunch friends. It is said that Nicholas might have had any position which the president could give. Though Nicholas caused Jefferson's financial ruin his integrity was not questioned, and the two still remained friends.Nicholas died at the home of his daughter; Mrs. Thomas Jefferson Randolph and lies buried in the graveyard at Monticello. 1. Virginia Historical Collection Vol 10 p 348 2. Randall - Life of Jefferson. Vol 3 p 533
 
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