The Writings of Thomas Jefferson, Vol. 8 (of 9) : Being His Autobiography, Correspondence, Reports, Messages, Addresses, and Other Writings, Official and Private

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Contributor:

Washington, H. A. (Henry Augustine), 1820-1858.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Writings of Thomas Jefferson, Vol. 8 (of 9)" by Thomas Jefferson is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This volume includes a collection of Jefferson's significant addresses, messages, and correspondence during his presidency, reflecting on the state of the nation and its governance. The book showcases his thoughts on various issues, including foreign relations, domestic policies, and the principles of a republican government. The opening of this volume presents Jefferson's First Inaugural Address given on March 4, 1801, where he expresses gratitude to his fellow citizens for their trust and acknowledges the daunting responsibilities of his presidency. He emphasizes the importance of unity and harmonious governance, underscoring that while the majority's will must prevail, the rights of the minority must also be safeguarded. Additionally, Jefferson discusses his principles of government, advocating for equal justice, the promotion of commerce and agriculture, and the need for a wise and frugal administration. Throughout his address, he seeks to reassure citizens by articulating a vision for a government that prioritizes liberty, peace, and the welfare of its people. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by David Edwards, Melissa McDaniel, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 54.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2018-01-05