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

"The Writings of Thomas Jefferson, Vol. 9 (of 9)" by Thomas Jefferson is a historical collection compiled in the mid-19th century. This volume presents an array of Jefferson's writings, including his autobiography, correspondence, reports, messages, and other official and private documents. It serves as a significant resource for understanding Jefferson's thoughts, his role in American history, and the principles that shaped the United States. The opening of this volume sets the stage for a detailed examination of Jefferson's contributions to parliamentary practices and governance, particularly within the context of the Senate. It begins with a preface that articulates the necessity for established rules within the legislature, emphasizing their role in maintaining order and protecting the rights of the minority against the potential overreach of the majority. Jefferson reflects on the evolution of procedural rules and their importance in fostering a functional government, hinting at the complexities of legislative processes that will be explored in detail throughout the work. (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.