02461cam a22003253u 4500 16783 UtSlPG 20260610133407.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 E300 Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 Memoir, Correspondence, and Miscellanies, From the Papers of Thomas Jefferson, Volume 3 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2005-09-30 Produced by David Widger "Memoir, Correspondence, and Miscellanies, From the Papers of Thomas Jefferson" edited by Thomas Jefferson Randolph is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This compilation gathers the personal letters and reflections of Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States, primarily during his time as Minister to France. The work presents a unique insight into the political climate of the late 18th century, particularly surrounding moments of revolutionary change in France. At the start of this volume, the opening letters reveal Jefferson's concerns regarding communication with key figures like John Jay, as well as the political turbulence unfolding in France during July 1789. He discusses the growing unrest and the implications of events such as the capture of French merchant vessels by Algerines and the potential political ramifications. Jefferson details the revolutionary fervor in Paris, including the escalating tensions between the people and the monarchy, captured vividly in his accounts of food shortages and the public's reaction to the government's ineffectiveness. Through these letters, readers get a window into Jefferson’s perspective on the significant sociopolitical transformations occurring at the time, highlighting his engagement with the revolutionary ideas of the era. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified United States -- Politics and government -- 1775-1783 United States -- Politics and government -- 1783-1865 Randolph, Thomas Jefferson, 1792-1875 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16783 58171 58171