Memoir, Correspondence, and Miscellanies, From the Papers of Thomas Jefferson, Volume 3
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"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 monarch
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