
Papers of Thomas Jefferson, Retirement Series, Volume 8
Volume Eight of the project documenting Thomas Jefferson''s last years presents 591 documents dated from 1 October 1814 to 31 August 1815. Jefferson is overjoyed by American victories late in the War of 1812 and highly interested in the treaty negotiations that ultimately end the conflict. Following Congress''s decision to purchase his library, he oversees the counting, packing, and transportation...
Volume Eight of the project documenting Thomas Jefferson''s last years presents 591 documents dated from 1 October 1814 to 31 August 1815. Jefferson is overjoyed by American victories late in the War of 1812 and highly interested in the treaty negotiations that ultimately end the conflict. Following Congress''s decision to purchase his library, he oversees the counting, packing, and transportation...