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Daily Jefferson: On June 23, 1826, Jefferson Recorded Receipt of His Last Letter

Helen Duprey Bullock began the introduction to her compilation of The Papers of Thomas Jefferson as follows: ON June 23, 1826, Thomas Jefferson noted in his “Epistolary Record” the receipt of a letter from V. W. Southall. Jefferson kept meticulous records of his correspondence as well as copies of his letters. His work is a treasure of information … Continue reading “Daily Jefferson: On June 23, 1826, Jefferson Recorded Receipt of His Last Letter”

Daily Jefferson: June 22, 1807 Letter to Henry Dearborn on Knowledge Belonging to All

To Secretary of War Henry Dearborn on June 22, 1807, Jefferson wrote: The field of knolege is the common property of all mankind, and any discoveries we can make in it will be for the benefit of yours and of every other nation, as well as our own.

Daily Jefferson: June 21, 1808 Letter From Thomas Jefferson to James Pemberton About Relations With Native Americans

David Barton sometimes tells his audiences that Thomas Jefferson edited the Gospels in order to give just the words of Christ to the Indians for their instruction. However, there are many words of Jesus which Jefferson did not include in his work. Another fact that makes Barton’s claims even more of a fantasy is that … Continue reading “Daily Jefferson: June 21, 1808 Letter From Thomas Jefferson to James Pemberton About Relations With Native Americans”

Daily Jefferson: June 20, 1803 Letter to Meriwether Lewis

Thomas Jefferson had a vision for American expansion. He also had a keen interest in scientific exploration as displayed by his notes to Meriwether Lewis on the assignment to scout out the Missouri River. In a nutshell, the mission was framed as a precursor to trade and relations with the native people in the region. … Continue reading “Daily Jefferson: June 20, 1803 Letter to Meriwether Lewis”

Daily Jefferson: June 19, 1802 Letter to Joseph Priestley on Jefferson's Role in the Constitution

In this June 19, 1802 letter, Jefferson wrote to Joseph Priestley to correct his understand of Jefferson’s role in shaping the Constitution. Jefferson wrote: one passage, in the paper you inclosed me, must be corrected. it is the following. ‘and all say that it was yourself more than any other individual, that planned & established … Continue reading “Daily Jefferson: June 19, 1802 Letter to Joseph Priestley on Jefferson's Role in the Constitution”