The Writings of Thomas Jefferson, Vol. 5 (of 9) by Thomas Jefferson
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"The Writings of Thomas Jefferson, Vol. 5 (of 9)" by Thomas Jefferson is a historical account compiled from the original manuscripts and writings of one of America's Founding Fathers, probably written in the mid-19th century. This collection contains Jefferson's autobiography, correspondence, official messages, and other writings, reflecting his thoughts and ideas during his lifetime, particularly after he returned to the United States following his diplomatic service in Europe. At the start of
this volume, the focus is on correspondence penned by Jefferson, offering insights into his political maneuvers and concerns regarding foreign relations, particularly with Spain and internal matters related to governance. Notably, he discusses a potential special mission to Europe and provides commentary on various political figures, such as General Armstrong and Mr. Bowdoin. Jefferson expresses confidence in the legislative body while also addressing challenges posed by political opponents, illustrating the complexity of American politics in that era. This opening sets the tone for a detailed exploration of Jefferson's political philosophy and the socio-political climate of the early 19th century. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Washington, H. A. (Henry Augustine), 1820-1858 |
| Title |
The Writings of Thomas Jefferson, Vol. 5 (of 9) Being His Autobiography, Correspondence, Reports, Messages, Addresses, and Other Writings, Official and Private |
| Credits |
Produced by David Edwards, Melissa McDaniel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 56.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E300: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861) |
| Subject | United States -- Politics and government -- 1775-1783 |
| Subject | United States -- Politics and government -- 1783-1865 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 53767 |
| Release Date | Dec 19, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 955 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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