Princeton University Press - The Papers of Thomas Jefferson Vol 10

Explore a significant chapter of American history with this volume from the Retirement Series of The Papers of Thomas Jefferson. Published by Princeton University Press, this collection contains 558 documents spanning the period from 1 May 1816 to 18 January 1817. Readers gain direct access to Jefferson's thoughts during a transformative era. The documents capture his observations on political upheaval in Great Britain and his perspective on the presidential transition from James Madison to James Monroe. This volume provides a rare look at his private intellectual life, including his suggestions for amendments to the Virginia constitution and his legal reasoning regarding perjury before a grand jury. Beyond politics, these papers reveal the daily activities of a statesman in retirement. From calculating the latitude of Poplar Forest and Willis's Mountain to managing a large shipment of foreign books and handling requests regarding Natural Bridge, these records offer a detailed view of his interests and administrative tasks. This collection is an essential resource for historians, students, and anyone interested in the social and urban history of the early United States.