A Richardson, James D. (James Daniel) 1843-1914 creator text utu 2004 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents. Volume 1, part 1" compiled by James D. Richardson is an eleven-volume series published between 1897 and 1911. This comprehensive collection gathers proclamations, special messages, and inauguration speeches from United States presidents spanning 1787 to 1902. Volume one covers the administrations of George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and James Madison. The compilation became embroiled in controversy over Richardson's private copyright of public documents, leading to the landmark Richardson Affair and ultimately prohibiting copyright of federal government works. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Compilation_of_the_Messages_and_Papers_of_the_Presidents Release date is 2004-02-01 Produced by Juliet Sutherland, David Garcia and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. Original publication data not identified United States -- Politics and government Washington, George, 1732-1799 United States -- History -- Sources Presidents -- United States J Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11314 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11314 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133253.0 11314