The Papers of Thomas Jefferson: Retirement Series Volume 10

The Papers of Thomas Jefferson: Retirement Series Volume 10The 558 documents in this volume cover the period from 1 May 1816 to 18 January 1817. During this time, Jefferson expects political upheaval in Great Britain, welcomes the imminent presidential transition from James Madison to James Monroe, and privately suggests substantial amendments to Virginia's constitution. Jefferson occasionally gives legal advice, including an opinion on whether perjury can be committed before a grand jury. He turns down a

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this is the story of two of America's most well-known presidents and how they learned to put their political differences aside for the sake of friendship

pea-like flowers in clusters above shrubby plants with bright blue-green foliage

made for Monticello

grew this plant from roots sent to him during the mid 18th century

Please NOTE: all parts of this plant are highly poisonous to humans (deer avoid this plant)

Numerous forms of Sweet William were available in Jefferson's time

Both men were visionaries

Publication date:  April 7

and the resulting portraits are engrossing and very personal

Publisher: Random House Publishing Group

Maryland artisan William Faris in 1793 and recommended for the flower garden in 1859 by Boston seedsman and garden writer Joseph Breck