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Title: Jefferson, Thomas to Benjamin Vaughan, 1819 June 23.
Identifier(s): text:197378
Subject: Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826; Vaughan, Benjamin, 1751-1835
Date: 1819-06-23

Title: Thomas Jefferson to Matthew Carey, 1816 October [November] 11
Identifier(s): text:252005
Description: Poplar Forest near Lynchburg, A.L. 1p. and add. (signature cut off, another supplied) Carey's Olive Branch. Rejection of British treaty without laying it before the Senate. Views on religion. Bur. of rolls, v.6,65 - Ser. 1,v.14, 101
Subject: Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826; Carey, Mathew, 1760-1839
Date: 1816-10 [11]-11

Title: Thomas Jefferson to Charles Willson Peale, 1801 July 29
Identifier(s): text:235216
Description: Washington, Photostat of A.L.S. 1p. Original in University of Texas. Bur. of rolls, v.6,367 - Ser.2, v. 68,114.
Subject: Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826; Peale, Charles Willson, 1741-1827
Date: 1801-07-29

Title: Im Congress, den 14ten August, 1776, 1776
Identifier(s): text:322429
Description: For further information see article in Library Bulletin, 1950: Psychological warfare in 1776, by L.H. Butterfield, p.238. "Handbill probably written by Thomas Jefferson, translated and printed under the supervision of Benjamin Franklin and distributed among the Hessian troops on Staten Island, August, 1776. From the only known copy in the German state archives at Marburg." Also, 2 photostat copies. Publisher: [Philadelphia, 1776]. Subject(s): United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Participation, German; Propaganda, American
Subject: American Revolution, 1775-1783; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Participation, German; Propaganda, American
Date: 1776

Title: Thomas Jefferson to Charles Thomson, 1781 December 20
Identifier(s): text:170050
Description: Has been appointed councillor of the American philosophical society. Queries made by M. de Marbois. Presented by George Vaux, June 1917, cf. covering letter of June 6,1917 to I.Minis Hays in Archives.
Source: Thomas Jefferson papers, 1775-1825 (Mss.B.J35); https://search.amphilsoc.org/collections/view?docId=ead/Mss.B.J35-ead.xml
Subject: Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
Date: 1781-12-20

Title: Thomas Jefferson to Dr. William Thornton, 1815 February 9
Identifier(s): text:252190
Description: Monticello, A.L.S. 1p. and add. Contains short note by Dr. Thornton. Water supply for Monticello. Crosbie's claim to Janes' loom. Small portion printed: Betts' Jefferson's garden book,p. 541.
Subject: Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826; Monticello (Va.)
Date: 1815-02-09

Title: Facsimile of the original draught by Jefferson of the Declaration of independence, In Congress, 4th July, 1776.; 216 (XOS). Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826.Facsimile of the original draught by Jefferson of the Declaration of independence, in Congress, 4th July, 1776
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:7037
Description: American Philosophical Society
Subject: Declaring Independence; Broadsides; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Causes
Date: 1776; 2022

Title: Thomas Jefferson to [Richard] Price, 1789 May 19
Identifier(s): text:253148
Description: Paris, A.L.S. 3p. and add. End. (see Richard Price Papers. Letters from...B. Franklin.) Printed: Washington, Writings of T. Jefferson, III, 41-43.
Subject: Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826; Price, Richard, 1723-1791
Date: 1789-05-19

Title: Thomas Jefferson to [Richard] Price, 1785 August 7
Identifier(s): text:253121
Description: Paris, A.L.S. 2p. End. (see Richard Price Papers. Letters from... B. Franklin.) Printed: Washington, Writings of T. Jefferson, I, 376-378.
Subject: Price, Richard, 1723-1791; Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826; Slavery--United States--History
Date: 1785-08-07

Title: Petition to United States. House and Senate, 1800 January 17
Identifier(s): text:325852
Description: Read, autographed document, 2p., end. Pertaining to the census. General physical description: 9-1/2x8 Trade, Commerce, Navigation, Manufactures, Agriculture, Husbandry and Economics
Date: 1800-01-17

Title: Commission to Peter Muhlenberg as 1st Lieutenant
Identifier(s): text:191197
Source: Muhlenberg family papers, 1769-1866 (Mss.B.M891); https://search.amphilsoc.org/collections/view?docId=ead/Mss.B.M891-ead.xml
Subject: Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826; United States. Army
Date: 1809-02-23

Title: List of enslaved humans at Poplar Forest and Bear Creek, Giving Clothing and Blankets Needed
Identifier(s): text:252067
Subject: Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826; Slavery--United States--History; Slaves, slavery, slave trade
Date: undated

Title: Thomas Jefferson to [Richard] Price, 1789 January 8
Identifier(s): text:253125
Description: Paris, A.L.S. 7p. End. (see Richard Price Papers. Letters from... B.Franklin.) Printed: Washington, Writings of T. Jefferson, II, 553-557.
Subject: Price, Richard, 1723-1791; Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826; United States--Politics and government--1783-1789
Date: 1789-01-08

Title: Thomas Jefferson to Rembrandt Peale, 1813 August 11
Identifier(s): text:216731
Description: From Original in Virginia state library; Photostat
Subject: Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826; Peale, Rembrandt, 1778-1860; Monticello
Date: 1813-08-11

Title: Fleming, William to [Thomas Jefferson], 1779 May 22; B J35.x4. Fleming, William, 1729-1795. Letter to [Thomas Jefferson]
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:16743
Description: A transcription of a letter from William Fleming to Thomas Jefferson. Fleming writes about economic conditions, funding the war, and the depreciation of money. He reflects on the state of the war, describing, what he sees as a "a kind of piratical war". He discusses whether taxes should be levied to pay for the war. Fleming then turns to the need to ratify the Articles of Confederation, complaining about Maryland's intransigence.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Waging the War; Economy; Maryland--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Taxation--United States--History; Taxation; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic conditions; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces
Date: 1779-05-22; 2022

Title: Jefferson, Thomas to Benjamin Franklin, 1783 January 03; Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826. to Benjamin Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:11623
Description: Thomas Jefferson informs Benjamin Franklin that the boat he desired to sail on is leaving before he will be ready.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Political Philosophy; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social life and customs; Diplomacy; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1783
Date: 1783-01-03; 2022

Title: Wythe, George to T[homas] J[efferson], 1776 November 11; B J35.51 no.23. Wythe, George, 1726-1806. Letter to T[homas] J[efferson]
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:16645
Description: Transcription of a letter from George Wythe to Thomas Jefferson. The letter likely references the congressional resolution from June of 1776 that recommended that colonial legislatures pass laws related to treason. Wythe informs Jefferson that his report on the value of coins has not been acted on. Amongst other quick notes, Wythe writes about the movement of the British Army in New York.; Recipient's copy at the Library of Congress, this is a transcription.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Waging the War; Economy; Treason; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic conditions; Charles Harrison, Carleton; Pendleton, Edmund, 1721-1803; United States. Continental Congress; Great Britain. Army
Date: 1776-11-11; 2022

Title: Stephen, Adam to Thomas Jefferson, 1776 July 29; B J35.51 no.12. Dunmore, John Murray, Earl of, 1732-1809. Letter to [William Howe]
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:16659
Description: Letter from Adam Stephen to Thomas Jefferson from Williamsburg about the conflict with the Cherokees. He writes that he hopes the Cherokee "will be proceeded against with the Same Rapidity we made use of on the Shawnese Expedition. Then it is probably we make such an impression upon them as well Strike terror into the most distant Indian Nations." Stephen also references George Washington's situation in New York. Stephen also references the burning of Norfolk, VA. He describes what Dunmore and his fleet did after Norfolk, specifically the burning of the William Brent's house as well as a mill and looking for "the Runaways".; The recipient's copy of this letter is at the Library of Congress. This is a transcription.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Waging the War; Indians of North America--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Shawnee Indians; Cherokee Indians--History; Dunmore, John Murray, Earl of, 1732-1809; Washington, George, 1732-1799; Shawnee Nation; Cherokee Nation
Date: 1776-07-29; 2022

Title: Jefferson, Thomas to Samuel Huntington, 1781 January 10; B J35.14. Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826. Letter to the president of Congress [Samuel Huntington]
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:16688
Description: In a transcript of a letter Thomas Jefferson sends to Samuel Huntington the resolution in the Virginia General Assembly from September 6, 1780. The resolution was meant to encourage Maryland to ratify the Articles of Confederation through the ceding of rights to land in the "western country".; Recipient's copy at the Library of Congress, this is a transcription.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Political Philosophy; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Maryland--History--Revolution, 1775-1783
Date: 1781-01-10; 2022

Title: Fleming, William to [Thomas Jefferson], 1776 July 27; B J35.51 no.19. Fleming, William, 1729-1795. Letter to [Thomas Jefferson]
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:16693
Description: Letter from William Fleming to Thomas Jefferson about the war in Canada and Hickey Plot in New York. Fleming reflects on his anxiety of the situation and the general state of mind in America. Fleming then turns to specifics about Virginia government, including nominations as well as Jefferson's own nomination. Fleming concludes with a description of the weather, noting there has recently been a drought.; Recipient's copy at the Library of Congress, this is a transcription.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Waging the War; Canadian Invasion, 1775-1776; Canada--History--1775-1783; Hickey Plot, 1776; Virginia. General Assembly. House of Burgesses
Date: 1776-07-27; 2022