This authoritative edition of Thomas Jefferson's writings covers a crucial period in American history, when Jefferson served as Vice President and then President of the United States. Edited by Paul Leicester Ford, one of the leading scholars of Jeffersonian studies, this collection includes letters, speeches, reports, and other key documents that shed light on Jefferson's political, intellectual, and personal life. With its comprehensive scope and insightful commentary, this book is an indispensable resource for anyone interested in the founding of the United States. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.