 | The Papers of Thomas Jefferson: Retirement Series Volume 6. Volume 6 covers the period from March to November 1813. Although freed from the cares of government, during the War of 1812 Thomas Jefferson is unable to disassociate himself from politics entirely. He recommends that gunboats be used to protect the Chesapeake Bay and writes three long letters to John Wayles Eppes urging the rapid repayment of the national dept and reining in of the American banking system. Despite his concern that the British naval blockade and the worst drought in half a... - The Papers of Thomas Jefferson: Retirement Series Volume 6. |
