Thomas Jefferson's Writings in 20 volumes
Certainly! Here is a list of the titles and brief descriptions of the contents of the 15 volumes of Thomas Jefferson's writings as edited by the Thomas Jefferson Memorial Association:
Volume I
Autobiography, 1743-1790: Jefferson's own account of his early life, education, and political career up to 1790.
Volume II
Notes on the State of Virginia: Jefferson's detailed observations and commentary on Virginia's geography, natural resources, and society.
Volume III
Correspondence, 1760-1774: Letters written by Jefferson during his early political career, including his time in the Virginia House of Burgesses.
Volume IV
Correspondence, 1775-1782: Letters from the Revolutionary War period, including his time as Governor of Virginia.
Volume V
Correspondence, 1783-1786: Letters from Jefferson's time as a diplomat in France, discussing European politics and American interests.
Volume VI
Correspondence, 1787-1792: Letters covering the drafting of the U.S. Constitution and Jefferson's tenure as Secretary of State.
Volume VII
Correspondence, 1793-1798: Letters from Jefferson's time in political opposition, including his views on the Federalist policies.
Volume VIII
Correspondence, 1799-1803: Letters from Jefferson's presidency, including discussions on the Louisiana Purchase.
Volume IX
Correspondence, 1804-1807: Letters from Jefferson's second term as President, focusing on domestic and foreign policy issues.
Volume X
Correspondence, 1808-1812: Letters from the end of Jefferson's presidency and his retirement, discussing political and personal matters.
Volume XI
Correspondence, 1813-1815: Letters from Jefferson's retirement, including his correspondence with John Adams.
Volume XII
Correspondence, 1816-1819: Letters discussing education, the University of Virginia, and political philosophy.
Volume XIII
Correspondence, 1820-1826: Letters from the final years of Jefferson's life, focusing on his legacy and reflections on his career.
Volume XIV
Miscellaneous Papers: Various documents, including official reports, addresses, and other writings not included in the correspondence volumes.
Volume XV
Parliamentary Manual, Official Papers, Messages and Addresses: Jefferson's writings on parliamentary procedure, official government documents, and public addresses.
Volume XVI
Scientific and Literary Papers: Jefferson's writings on scientific and literary topics, including his interests in natural history and inventions.
Volume XVII
Legal Papers: Documents related to Jefferson's legal career, including his work as a lawyer and his contributions to legal theory.
Volume XVIII
Financial Papers: Jefferson's financial records, including his management of personal finances and public funds.
Volume XIX
Family Letters: Correspondence between Jefferson and his family members, providing insights into his personal life and relationships.
Volume XX
Miscellaneous Correspondence and Papers: Additional letters and documents that did not fit into the other categories, offering a broader view of Jefferson's life and work.