The Papers of Thomas Jefferson, Retirement Series, Volume 5: 1 May 1812 to 10 March 1813: 1 May 1812 to 10 March 1813

by Thomas Jefferson

Volume Five of the definitive edition of Thomas Jefferson's papers from the end of his presidency until his death includes 592 documents from 1 May 1812 to 10 March 1813. America declares war on Great Britain on 18 June 1812. Jefferson counsels domestic reconciliation while suggesting that America recruit British incendiaries to burn London if British ships attack American cities. He passes on to President James Madison a long and discouraging...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0691137714
• ISBN13: 9780691137711
• Release Date: March 2009
• Publisher: Princeton University Press
• Length: 792 Pages
• Weight: 2.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 2.1" x 6.1" x 9.2"