The Writings of Thomas Jefferson

Author(s)

• Jefferson, Thomas
• Washington, H. A

Bibliographic Information

The Writings of Thomas Jefferson

[Thomas Jefferson] ; edited by H.A. Washington

（Cambridge library collection）

Cambridge University Press, 2011

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Other Title

The Writings of Thomas Jefferson : Being His Autobiography, Correspondence, Reports, Messages, Addresses, and Other Writings, Official and Private. Pub. by the order of the Joint committee of Congress on the library, from the original manuscripts, deposited in the Department of state

Note

Digitally printed version

"This digitally printed version 2011"--T.p. verso

Originally published: New York : John C. Riker ; Washington, D.C. : Taylor & Maury, 1853-1855

Description and Table of Contents

Volume

1 ISBN 9781108032872

Description

Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826) was the third United States President (1801-9) and the principal author of the Declaration of Independence. An advocate of republicanism, he envisioned America as an 'Empire of Liberty' that would strive to promote freedom around the world. First published in 1853-4, this nine-volume edition of Jefferson's writings shows the breadth of his intellectual and political interests. His autobiography, letters, diaries and political memoranda reflect a life lived at the centre of pivotal events, including the French and American Revolutions, and the founding of a new nation. Through them we discover his contribution to the pursuit of world peace, the evolving relationships between the United States and the European powers, and the development of the American constitution and judicial system. Volume 1 includes his autobiography and letters to various dignitaries, written up to and during his 1784-9 mission to Europe.

Table of Contents

• Preface
• Book I. Autobiography
• Book II. Part I. Letters Written before his Mission to Europe (1773-83)
• Part II. Letters Written While in Europe (1784-90)
• Index.

Volume

2 ISBN 9781108032889

Description

Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826) was the third United States President (1801-9) and the principal author of the Declaration of Independence. An advocate of republicanism, he envisioned America as an 'Empire of Liberty' that would strive to promote freedom around the world. First published in 1853-4, this nine-volume edition of Jefferson's writings shows the breadth of his intellectual and political interests. His autobiography, letters, diaries and political memoranda reflect a life lived at the centre of pivotal events, including the French and American Revolutions, and the founding of a new nation. Through them we discover his contribution to the pursuit of world peace, the evolving relationships between the United States and the European powers, and the development of the American constitution and judicial system. Volume 2 continues with Jefferson's correspondence during his 1784-9 mission to Europe, which offers revealing accounts of the development of his political ideas.

Table of Contents

• Book II. Part II continued. Letters Written While in Europe (1784-90)
• Index.

Volume

3 ISBN 9781108032896

Description

Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826) was the third United States President (1801-9) and the principal author of the Declaration of Independence. An advocate of republicanism, he envisioned America as an 'Empire of Liberty' that would strive to promote freedom around the world. First published in 1853-4, this nine-volume edition of Jefferson's writings shows the breadth of his intellectual and political interests. His autobiography, letters, diaries and political memoranda reflect a life lived at the centre of pivotal events, including the French and American Revolutions, and the founding of a new nation. Through them we discover his contribution to the pursuit of world peace, the evolving relationships between the United States and the European powers, and the development of the American constitution and judicial system. Volume 3 contains the remainder of the letters written during his mission to Europe in 1784-9, and continues with correspondence from the United States.

Table of Contents

• Book II. Part II continued. Letters Written While in Europe (1784-90)
• Part III. Letters Written after his Return to the United States Down to the Time of his Death (1790-1826)
• Index.

Volume

4 ISBN 9781108032902

Description

Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826) was the third United States President (1801-9) and the principal author of the Declaration of Independence. An advocate of republicanism, he envisioned America as an 'Empire of Liberty' that would strive to promote freedom around the world. First published in 1853-4, this nine-volume edition of Jefferson's writings shows the breadth of his intellectual and political interests. His autobiography, letters, diaries and political memoranda reflect a life lived at the centre of pivotal events, including the French and American Revolutions, and the founding of a new nation. Through them we discover his contribution to the pursuit of world peace, the evolving relationships between the United States and the European powers, and the development of the American constitution and judicial system. Volume 4 contains letters written after Jefferson's return from Europe in 1789, and during his time as Secretary of State, Vice-President and President.

Table of Contents

• Book II. Part III continued. Letters Written after his Return to the United States Down to the Time of his Death (1790-1826)
• Index.

Volume

5 ISBN 9781108032919

Description

Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826) was the third United States President (1801-9) and the principal author of the Declaration of Independence. An advocate of republicanism, he envisioned America as an 'Empire of Liberty' that would strive to promote freedom around the world. First published in 1853-4, this nine-volume edition of Jefferson's writings shows the breadth of his intellectual and political interests. His autobiography, letters, diaries and political memoranda reflect a life lived at the centre of pivotal events, including the French and American Revolutions, and the founding of a new nation. Through them we discover his contribution to the pursuit of world peace, the evolving relationships between the United States and the European powers, and the development of the American constitution and judicial system. Volume 5 contains letters written by Jefferson in the later days of his presidency, offering a vivid picture of his service to his country.

Table of Contents

• Book II. Part III continued. Letters Written after his Return to the United States Down to the Time of his Death (1790-1826)
• Index.

Volume

6 ISBN 9781108032926

Description

Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826) was the third United States President (1801-9) and the principal author of the Declaration of Independence. An advocate of republicanism, he envisioned America as an 'Empire of Liberty' that would strive to promote freedom around the world. First published in 1853-4, this nine-volume edition of Jefferson's writings shows the breadth of his intellectual and political interests. His autobiography, letters, diaries and political memoranda reflect a life lived at the centre of pivotal events, including the French and American Revolutions, and the founding of a new nation. Through them we discover his contribution to the pursuit of world peace, the evolving relationships between the United States and the European powers, and the development of the American constitution and judicial system. Volume 6 presents a further collection of letters written towards the end of his presidency and afterwards, covering topics from astronomy to world conflict.

Table of Contents

• Book II. Part III continued. Letters Written After his Return to the United States Down to the Time of his Death (1790-1826)
• Index.

Volume

7 ISBN 9781108032933

Description

Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826) was the third United States President (1801-9) and the principal author of the Declaration of Independence. An advocate of republicanism, he envisioned America as an 'Empire of Liberty' that would strive to promote freedom around the world. First published in 1853-4, this nine-volume edition of Jefferson's writings shows the breadth of his intellectual and political interests. His autobiography, letters, diaries and political memoranda reflect a life lived at the centre of pivotal events, including the French and American Revolutions, and the founding of a new nation. Through them we discover his contribution to the pursuit of world peace, the evolving relationships between the United States and the European powers, and the development of the American constitution and judicial system. Volume 7 contains letters written following the end of his term in office, covering topics from university administration to America's relations with Europe.

Table of Contents

• Book II. Part III continued. Letters Written after his Return to the United States Down to the Time of his Death (1790-1826)
• Book III. Part I. Reports and Opinions while Secretary of State
• Index.

Volume

8 ISBN 9781108032940

Description

Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826) was the third United States President (1801-9) and the principal author of the Declaration of Independence. An advocate of republicanism, he envisioned America as an 'Empire of Liberty' that would strive to promote freedom around the world. First published in 1853-4, this nine-volume edition of Jefferson's writings shows the breadth of his intellectual and political interests. His autobiography, letters, diaries and political memoranda reflect a life lived at the centre of pivotal events, including the French and American Revolutions, and the founding of a new nation. Through them we discover the evolving relationships between the United States and the European powers, and the development of the American constitution and judicial system. Volume 8 contains all his inaugural addresses and messages as President, his writings on topics such as slavery, trade, and the constitution of Virginia, and biographical notes on other distinguished figures.

Table of Contents

• Book III. Part II. Inaugural Addresses and Messages
• Part III. Replies to Public Addresses
• Part IV. Indian Addresses
• Book IV. Miscellaneous: Part I. Notes on Virginia
• Part II. Biographical Sketches of Distinguished Men
• Part III. The Batture at New Orleans.

Volume

9 ISBN 9781108032957

Description

Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826) was the third United States President (1801-9) and the principal author of the Declaration of Independence. An advocate of republicanism, he envisioned America as an 'Empire of Liberty' that would strive to promote freedom around the world. First published in 1853-4, this nine-volume edition of Jefferson's writings shows the breadth of his intellectual and political interests. His autobiography, letters, diaries and political memoranda reflect a life lived at the centre of pivotal events, including the French and American Revolutions, and the founding of a new nation. Through them we discover the evolving relationships between the United States and the European powers, and the development of the American constitution and judicial system. Volume 9 contains a selection of documents showing the depth and range of Jefferson's diplomatic, political and scientific activities throughout his career, and an index to all the volumes.

Table of Contents

• Book III. Part IV. Parliamentary Manual
• Part V. The Anas
• Part VI. Miscellaneous Papers
• General index.

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Details

• NCID: BB07512726
• ISBN:
  • 9781108032872
  • 9781108032889
  • 9781108032896
  • 9781108032902
  • 9781108032919
  • 9781108032926
  • 9781108032933
  • 9781108032940
  • 9781108032957
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: New York
• Pages/Volumes: 9 v.
• Size: 22 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : E302
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : United States -- Politics and government -- 1775-1783
  • LCSH : United States -- Politics and government -- 1783-1865
• Parent Bibliography ID:
  • BB00083053