The Papers of Thomas Jefferson, Retirement Series, Volume 8: 1 October 1814 to 31 August 1815

by Thomas Jefferson

Volume Eight of the project documenting Thomas Jefferson's last years presents 591 documents dated from 1 October 1814 to 31 August 1815. Jefferson is overjoyed by American victories late in the War of 1812 and highly interested in the treaty negotiations that ultimately end the conflict. Following Congress's decision to purchase his library, he oversees the counting, packing, and transportation of his books to Washington. Jefferson uses most of the...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0691153183
• ISBN13: 9780691153186
• Release Date: January 2012
• Publisher: Princeton University Press
• Length: 800 Pages
• Weight: 2.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 2.2" x 6.2" x 9.3"