Memoir, Correspondence, And Miscellanies, From The Papers Of Thomas Jefferson, Volume 1 By: Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826)
In this volume of Thomas Jefferson's papers, readers are offered a fascinating insight into the life and mind of one of America's founding fathers. Through his memoirs, correspondence, and various other writings, Jefferson's intellectual brilliance and political acumen shine through. The letters and documents included in this collection provide a glimpse into Jefferson's personal and professional life, offering a deeper understanding of the man behind the legend. From his thoughts on government and democracy to his personal relationships and daily routines, Jefferson's writings offer a comprehensive portrait of a complex and influential figure in American history. One of the most striking aspects of this volume is Jefferson's eloquent prose and thoughtful reflections on a wide range of topics. Whether discussing the nature of freedom and democracy or sharing his experiences as a diplomat and statesman, Jefferson's writing is as insightful as it is engaging. Overall, Memoir, Correspondence, And Miscellanies, From The Papers Of Thomas Jefferson, Volume 1 is a must-read for anyone interested in the life and legacy of one of America's most important founding fathers. Jefferson's words continue to resonate today, making this collection a valuable addition to any library. First Page: [Illustration: Book Spines, 1829 set of Jefferson Papers] MEMOIR, CORRESPONDENCE, AND MISCELLANIES, FROM THE PAPERS OF THOMAS JEFFERSON. Edited by Thomas Jefferson Randolph. [Illustration: Steel engraving by Longacre from painting of G. Stuart] [Illustration: Titlepage of Volume One (of four)] EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA, to wit: Be it remembered, that on the seventeenth day of January, in the fifty third year of the Independence of the United States of America, Thomas Jefferson Randolph, of the said District, hath deposited in this office the title of a book, the right whereof he claims as proprietor, in the words following, to wit: "Memoir, Correspondence, and Miscellanies, from the Papers of Thomas Jefferson. Edited by Thomas Jefferson Randolph." In conformity to the act of the Congress of the United States, entitled "An act for the encouragement of learning, by securing the copies of maps, charts, and books, to the authors and proprietors of such copies, during the times therein mentioned." RD. JEFFRIES, Clerk of the Eastern District of Virginia. CAMBRIDGE: E. W. Metcalf & Company. PREFACE. The opinion universally entertained of the extraordinary abilities of Thomas Jefferson, and the signal evidence given by his country, of a profound sense of his patriotic services, and of veneration for his memory, have induced the Editor, who is both his Executor and the Legatee of his Manuscript Papers, to believe that an extensive publication from them would be particularly acceptable to the American people... Continue reading book >>

Memoir, Correspondence, And Miscellanies, From The Papers Of Thomas Jefferson, Volume 1 By: Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826)

In this volume of Thomas Jefferson's papers, readers are offered a fascinating insight into the life and mind of one of America's founding fathers. Through his memoirs, correspondence, and various other writings, Jefferson's intellectual brilliance and political acumen shine through.

The letters and documents included in this collection provide a glimpse into Jefferson's personal and professional life, offering a deeper understanding of the man behind the legend. From his thoughts on government and democracy to his personal relationships and daily routines, Jefferson's writings offer a comprehensive portrait of a complex and influential figure in American history.

One of the most striking aspects of this volume is Jefferson's eloquent prose and thoughtful reflections on a wide range of topics. Whether discussing the nature of freedom and democracy or sharing his experiences as a diplomat and statesman, Jefferson's writing is as insightful as it is engaging.

Overall, Memoir, Correspondence, And Miscellanies, From The Papers Of Thomas Jefferson, Volume 1 is a must-read for anyone interested in the life and legacy of one of America's most important founding fathers. Jefferson's words continue to resonate today, making this collection a valuable addition to any library.

First Page:

[Illustration: Book Spines, 1829 set of Jefferson Papers]

MEMOIR, CORRESPONDENCE, AND MISCELLANIES, FROM THE PAPERS OF THOMAS JEFFERSON.

Edited by Thomas Jefferson Randolph.

[Illustration: Steel engraving by Longacre from painting of G. Stuart]

[Illustration: Titlepage of Volume One (of four)]

EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA, to wit:

Be it remembered, that on the seventeenth day of January, in the fifty third year of the Independence of the United States of America, Thomas Jefferson Randolph, of the said District, hath deposited in this office the title of a book, the right whereof he claims as proprietor, in the words following, to wit:

"Memoir, Correspondence, and Miscellanies, from the Papers of Thomas Jefferson. Edited by Thomas Jefferson Randolph."

In conformity to the act of the Congress of the United States, entitled "An act for the encouragement of learning, by securing the copies of maps, charts, and books, to the authors and proprietors of such copies, during the times therein mentioned."

RD. JEFFRIES, Clerk of the Eastern District of Virginia.

CAMBRIDGE: E. W. Metcalf & Company.

PREFACE.

The opinion universally entertained of the extraordinary abilities of Thomas Jefferson, and the signal evidence given by his country, of a profound sense of his patriotic services, and of veneration for his memory, have induced the Editor, who is both his Executor and the Legatee of his Manuscript Papers, to believe that an extensive publication from them would be particularly acceptable to the American people... Continue reading book >>

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