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Jefferson's cabinet - or study - is probably one of the most interesting rooms in any historic house in the United States. Nearly every element of the room speaks to Jefferson's unlimited curiosity and dedication to improving the human condition.
- Linnea Grim – Hunter J. Smith Director of Education and Visitor Programs, Monticello Staff
North Octagonal Room
Cinder Stanton, Monticello's Senior Research Historian, suggests that Jefferson might have used this room as his panopticon, where with the aid of his telescope, he could keep an eye on everything, including his slaves.
- Matthew Fisher – Jefferson/Monticello Enthusiast