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The Papers of Thomas Jefferson, Volume 39: 13 November 1802 to 3 March 1803

The Papers of Thomas Jefferson, Volume 39: 13 November 1802 to 3 March 1803

Jefferson, Thomas
Oberg, Barbara B.

Hardcover

Series: Papers of Thomas Jefferson, Book 39

Political BiographiesPresidents & Heads of State19th Century United States History

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ISBN10: 0691156719
ISBN13: 9780691156712
Publisher: Princeton Univ Pr
Published: Jan 15 2013
Pages: 760
Weight: 2.55
Height: 1.90 Width: 6.30 Depth: 9.40
Language: English

This volume opens on 13 November 1802, when Jefferson is in Washington, and closes on 3 March 1803, the final day of his second year as president. The central issue of these months is the closing of the right of deposit at New Orleans, an act that threatens the economic wellbeing of Westerners. Jefferson asks his old friend Pierre Samuel du Pont de Nemours to remind the French government of the strong friendship between the two nations. To disarm the political opposition, the president sends James Monroe, who is respected by the Federalists, to Europe as a special envoy to work with Robert Livingston in negotiating the dispute with France. Jefferson proposes a bargain that will result in the acquisition of the Louisiana Territory. In a confidential message to Congress, Jefferson seeks $2,500 to send a small party of men to explore the Missouri River. Congress concurs, and Jefferson's secretary Meriwether Lewis will lead the expedition. Settling the boundaries with Native American lands is a major theme of the volume. In reality, settling results in major cessions of Indian lands to the American government. During the months of this volume Jefferson never leaves the capital, even for a brief sojourn at Monticello. He does, however, enjoy a visit of six weeks from his daughters and two of his grandchildren. They participate in Washington society, capture the affection of Margaret Bayard Smith, and brighten Jefferson's days.

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