The Papers of Thomas Jefferson: Retirement Series Volume 3. This volume prints 567 documents covering the period from 12 August 1810 to 17 June 1811. Thomas Jefferson is now firmly ensconced in retirement at Monticello and Poplar Forest. He is not free from legal and political concerns, however, with the controversy over the 1807 federal seizure of the Batture Sainte Marie at New Orleans looming particularly large. Jefferson prepares for his defense against Edward Livingston?'s lawsuit by corresponding at length with his counsel and involved public... - The Papers of Thomas Jefferson: Retirement Series Volume 3. |