The Writings of Thomas Jefferson, Vol. 6 (of 9) Being His Autobiography, Correspondence, Reports, Messages, Addresses, and Other Writings, Official and Private

"The Writings of Thomas Jefferson, Vol. 6 (of 9)" by Thomas Jefferson is a historical collection of writings authored in the early 19th century. This volume includes Jefferson's correspondence and reflections from the latter years of his life after he returned to the United States, specifically from 1790 to 1826. It provides insight into Jefferson’s thoughts on various topics, including governance, personal health, and nature, showcasing his philosophical outlook and reflections on friendship and society. The opening of this volume begins with several letters penned by Jefferson from his residence at Poplar Forest. He writes to multiple correspondents, expressing his gratitude for letters received and discussing personal ailments, intellectual pursuits, and observations about current events. He reflects on his retirement, discussing the importance of friendship, the state of affairs in the nation, and his continued engagement with scientific exploration and mathematical studies as he contemplates the effects of time on his faculties. Through these letters, the reader gains an intimate glimpse into Jefferson’s personal life and his perspectives as a founding father observing the early years of the American Republic. (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.