The Papers of Thomas Jefferson: Volume 37: January 21–April 2, 1791

Edited by Julian P. Boyd, Charles T. Cullen, John Catanzariti, Barbara B. Oberg, and Frederick D. Murphy

Published by Princeton University Press, 2018

The Papers of Thomas Jefferson, Volume 37: 4 March to 30 June 1802

by Thomas Jefferson

4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	14576 KB
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Print length	:	824 pages
Hardcover	:	216 pages
Item Weight	:	12.2 ounces
Dimensions	:	5 x 0.56 x 8 inches

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Overview

The Papers of Thomas Jefferson is a comprehensive and authoritative edition of the writings of Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States. The project was begun in 1944, and the first volume was published in 1950. The project is now nearing completion, with only a few volumes remaining to be published.

Volume 37 of The Papers of Thomas Jefferson covers the period from January 21 to April 2, 1791. This was a critical period in Jefferson's life and career. He had just been appointed Secretary of State by President George Washington, and he was playing a leading role in the formation of the new federal government.

The documents in this volume provide a wealth of information about Jefferson's activities during this period. They include letters to his friends and colleagues, official correspondence, and speeches. They also include a number of important documents that Jefferson drafted, such as the Bill of Rights and the Declaration of Independence.

This volume is an essential resource for anyone interested in the life and work of Thomas Jefferson. It provides a comprehensive and authoritative record of his activities during a critical period in his life and career.

Contents

The volume is divided into four parts:

1. January 21–February 27, 1791
2. February 28–March 31, 1791
3. April 1–April 12, 1791
4. April 13–April 20, 1791

Each part contains a number of documents, including letters, official correspondence, speeches, and other writings. The documents are arranged in chronological order, and they are all fully annotated.

Highlights

Some of the highlights of this volume include the following:

• A letter from Jefferson to George Washington in which he outlines his vision for the new federal government.
• A speech by Jefferson in which he defends the Bill of Rights.
• A draft of the Declaration of Independence by Jefferson.
• A letter from Jefferson to James Madison in which he discusses the importance of education.

Reviews

The Papers of Thomas Jefferson has been praised by scholars for its comprehensive and authoritative coverage of Jefferson's life and work. The volume has been reviewed by a number of scholarly journals, and it has received consistently positive reviews.

One reviewer wrote that the volume "is an essential resource for anyone interested in the life and work of Thomas Jefferson." Another reviewer said that the volume "is a valuable contribution to the study of early American history."

The Papers of Thomas Jefferson is a monumental work that is essential for anyone interested in the life and work of Thomas Jefferson. The volume is a comprehensive and authoritative record of Jefferson's activities during a critical period in his life and career.

The Papers of Thomas Jefferson, Volume 37: 4 March to 30 June 1802

by Thomas Jefferson

4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	14576 KB
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Print length	:	824 pages
Hardcover	:	216 pages
Item Weight	:	12.2 ounces
Dimensions	:	5 x 0.56 x 8 inches

FREE