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Weekly Story: A Little Help From Your Friends
Thomas Jefferson relates a story told him by Benjamin Franklin while the Continental Congress was picking apart the Declaration of Independence.
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A Knowing Head Is The Second
Thomas Jefferson advises his nephew that education is secondary to ethical and moral principles—and not to study at the expense of his health.
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As Corrupt As Europe
Thomas Jefferson, for the anti-Federalists, explains to James Madison both what he likes and dislikes about the proposed constitution. The Federalists refererred to these anti-Federalists somewhat...
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Beyond The Abilities Of Our Citizens To Bear
Thomas Jefferson continues addressing his concern for the same lack of governmental financial responsibility wrote about in his letter of June 24. Herein he lays out his debt management plan.
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Thomas Jefferson: On Foreign Policy
Thomas Jefferson warns of ignoring the interests of foreign nations. He notes that the Turks, at their own peril, were ignoring European intentions to destroy the Ottoman Empire.
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John Adams—On Economic Policy
American Thought John Adams refers an old friend and political opponent to his views on economic and monetary policies. I beg leave to refer you to a work which Mr. Jefferson has sent me,...
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Jefferson—Henri Gregoire (February 25, 1809)
I HAVE received the favor of your letter of August 17th, and with it the volume you were so kind as to send me on the “Literature of Negroes.” Be assured that no person living wishes more sincerely...
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John Adams—To Thomas Jefferson (July 9, 1813)
American Correspondence John Adams replies to Thomas Jefferson regarding partisan politics. I say, parties and factions will not suffer improvements to be made. As soon as one man hints at an...
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Jefferson—Isaac Hall Tiffany (April 4, 1819)
American Correspondence In 1819 Thomas Jefferson replies to Isaac Hall Tiffany—a student of Aaron Burr—residing at Schoharie Bridge. Of Liberty, then, I would say, that in the whole plenitude of...
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Weekly Story: The Great Seal
Weekly Story Naval Officer George Henry Preble documents the development of the Great Seal of the United States of America. Dr. Franklin proposed for the device Moses lifting his wand and dividing...
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