The Writings of Thomas Jefferson, Vol. 4 (of 9) Being His Autobiography, Correspondence, Reports, Messages, Addresses, and Other Writings, Official and Private

"The Writings of Thomas Jefferson, Vol. 4 (of 9)" by Thomas Jefferson is a historical collection of correspondences, reports, and other writings written in the late 19th century. This volume compiles Jefferson's views on various political matters from his return to the United States until his death. It is a rich source of insight into the thoughts and experiences of one of America’s founding fathers, particularly during a period of significant national and international developments." "The opening of this volume presents letters written by Jefferson in 1793, revealing his assessments of agricultural practices, diplomatic challenges, and emerging tensions regarding U.S. neutrality in conflicts involving France and England. He discusses his attempts to provide a reliable analysis of agricultural outputs for Mr. Young and offers detailed reflections on the complexities of international relations amid political upheaval. Jefferson expresses concerns about the stability of France, the outbreak of potential conflicts with Spain, and the implications of foreign powers' actions, illustrating his deep engagement in the governance and diplomatic landscape of his time." (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Thomas Jefferson was an American statesman, planter, diplomat, lawyer, architect, philosopher, and Founding Father who served as the third president of the United States from 1801 to 1809. He was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence. Following the American Revolutionary War and before becoming president in 1801, Jefferson was the nation's first U.S. secretary of state under George Washington and then the nation's second vice president under John Adams. Jefferson was a leading proponent of democracy, republicanism, and natural rights, and he produced formative documents and decisions at the state, national, and international levels.