The the Papers of Thomas Jefferson, Volume 36: 1 December 1801 to 3 March 1802

by Thomas Jefferson

The period covered by this volume brings to a conclusion Thomas Jefferson's first year as president. On 8 December he communicates his first annual message to Congress: peace between France and England is restored; a rise in population will increase revenue and help abolish internal taxes; the standing army can be done away with; "peace & friendship" prevail with Indian neighbors. He recommends two particular matters to the attention of Congress:...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0691137749
• ISBN13: 9780691137742
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Princeton University Press
• Length: 824 Pages
• Weight: 2.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 2.2" x 6.4" x 9.3"