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proposes a Remedy-His Feelings towards U. S. Bank in 1803-His Enemies attacking

an Imaginary Personage-Malthus and Say-Reasons for accepting a Renomination-

Views on a Coalition with the Federalists-Family Letters-Death of his Daughter, Mrs.

Eppes-Account of, by a Member of the Family-Condolences of Governor Page and

Judge Tyler-Letter of Condolence from Mrs. John Adams and Reply-Their further Cor-

respondence and the Sequel-The Conduct of both considered-A new Rule of Official

Removals avowed-President's Views of Louisiana Boundary, etc.-Official Appoint-

ments for Orleans Territory-A Letter to Mazzei-Provision for Lafayette-To Madi-

son-Desires Republican Officeholders not to interfere in Elections-Death of General

Hamilton-His last Public Letter-His Political Standing at the time of his Death-

Result of the Presidential Election-Federal Calumnies-An Example-The Poet

Moore's Statement that the President treated the British Minister with Incivility-The

Circumstances Official Correspondence on the Subject-The Sequel-Thomas Moore's

individual Grievance-His Course and Views in this Country-His Presentation to the

President His Lampoons on the President-Anecdote-Jefferson and the Irish Melo-

dies J. Q. Adams's better kept Grudge-Second Session of Eighth Congress--Presi-

dent's Message-Changes in the Senate-Impeachment of Judge Chase-The Resu!t-

Reasons for his Acquittal-Constitutional Amendments proposed-Congressional Pro-

ceedings-Gun-boats-Classes interested in opposing them-President's Policy in not

seeking to build up a great Navy-Disasters of War of 1812 imputed to this Cause-

Strength of English Navy in 1803-Strength of American Navy on Jefferson's Acces-

sion-Result of a great-navy Policy-Population and moneyed Wealth compared-The

Absurdity of then attempting to rival England as a Naval Power-The Results of the

Opposite Course-Growing a better way of acquiring Strength than Arming-The Peace

Policy-Jefferson's exclusive Responsibility for it-Gun-boat Bill passed-Law against

Violators of Neutrality-Enactments against American Contraband Trade in West In-

dies Territoral Bills-President's Correspondence-Early Prejudices against the

class of Artisans recanted-Letter to Taylor avowing his Determination to retire at

close of Second Term-Inauguration-Inaugural Speech-Cabinet Changes-Local Re-

publican Schisms-President's Letter to Logan on Consequences of these Schisms-

Character of Family Correspondence henceforth-Letter to J.W. Eppes. .

The Tripolitan War-President strengthens Mediterranean Fleet-Tripoli bombarded—

Catastrophe of the Ketch Intrepid-Preble returns Home and is succeeded by Barron

-Preble's Opinion of Gunboats-Force left in Mediterranean-Eaton's romantic Expe-

dition-Advances across the Lybian Desert and captures Derne-Barron refuses Rein-

forcements to attack Tripoli-Propriety of his Refusal considered-Barron succeeded

by Rogers-Lear's Treaty with Tripoli-Criticisms on that Treaty-The Charge that

Hamet Caramalli was dishonorably abandoned-Eaton's Testimony-Barron's Instruc-

tions-Hamet's own Testimony-Unfriendly Relations with Spain-Napoleon counte-

nances Spain-The President's Manner of meeting the Insolence of French Minister-

Considers a conditional Alliance with England necessary-The Battle of Trafalgar-

It makes Napoleon our Friend and England our Enemy-Meeting of Ninth Congress

-New Members-President's Message-Confidential Message on Spanish Affairs-

Report of Committee-Two Millions appropriated to purchase Floridas-John Ran-

dolph's defection-His Character and Career-Jefferson's Estimation of him-Special

Message on English Aggressions-Various Propositions and Debate thereon in the

House-Votes on Gregg's and Sloane's Resolutions-The Administration Plan-Inter-

course prohibited with St. Domingo-Appropriations-Cumberland Road Bill passed

-Its History-Coast Survey originated-Mediterranean Fund-Bills which failed-A

Political Ordeal passed by the Administration-Quarrel between John and Thomas

Mann Randolph-Garland's Statements corrected-Miranda's Expedition sails from

New York-Smith and Ogden prosecuted for Breach of Neutrality Laws-Their impu

dent Memorial to Congress-Quincy's Charge and Retraction-Votes of the House on

the Memorial-The Finale of Miranda's Expedition-President's Correspondence with

the Emperor Alexander-An International Policy inaugurated-Letter to Monroe on

Death of Pitt-Outrage of the Leander-Hopes raised by the Accession of Fox to

British Ministry-Domestic Political Triumphs-Randolph's Newspaper Attack on

Administration-Burwell's Reply-Projects of Burr in 1805-His first Western Journey

-At Blennerhasset's Island, Nashville, New Orleans, etc.-Return-Attempts to

engage Eaton, Truxton, etc., in his Schemes-His Disclosures to Eaton-His Plans,

how fostered-His second Trip West-His Bastrop or Washita Purchase-His and

Blennerhasset's Preparations-Newspapers urging a Separation of the Atlantic and

Western States-Wilkinson's and Burr's Correspondence-Burr sends Swartwout to

Wilkinson-Burr's and Dayton's Letters in Cipher-Wilkinson's Proceedings thereon

Declares New Orleans under Martial Law-Sends Bollman and Swartwout Prisoners

to Washington-The President's earliest Intimations of the Conspiracy-His pro-

ceedings thereon-Daviess's Measures against Burr in Kentucky-How thwarted-

Henry Clay's Agency in the Affair-Further History of the Conspiracy-Broken up-

Burr's flight-Arrested and sent to Richmond for Trial-President's Correspondence

during the Affair,

Second Session of Ninth Congress-President's Message-Special Message on English

Affairs-Congress ask Information in regard to Burr's Conspiracy-Senate pass a Bill

to suspend the writ of habeas corpus-The House summarily reject the Bill-Eppes's

Speech-Causes of reaction in public feeling-Bollman and Swartwout brought

Prisoners to Washington-President's further Information to Congress-Bollman and

Swartwout discharged from custody-Broom's Resolution to further secure privilege of

the writ of habeas corpus rejected-Bill to suppress African slave trade-Naval defences

-The different plans urged-Adjournment-Correspondence-New English Treaty- Its

inconsistency with Instructions-The President to Monroe on the subject—He rejects

the Treaty without consulting the Senate-Letters to his Cabinet-Spring Elections

in 1807-Burr brought to Richmond-The Legal Proceedings before Judge Marshall-

Burr held to Bail for a Misdemeanor-His Reception by the Federalists of Richmond-

Mr. Wickham's Dinner-Party-Chief Justice and Burr meet as Guests there-Professor

Tucker's Explanation of the Circumstance-Burr's Trial-Motion for a Subpana duces

tecum to the President-Offer of United States Attorney to voluntarily furnish all

necessary evidence-Martin's Attacks on the President-Wirt's Reply-Chief Justice's

Remarks-Attacks on the President continued-President's Indignation-Martin's

Motives and Character-A Blunder avoided-The Subpana duces tecum issued-Presi-

dent's Offer in the interim to furnish all needful Testimony-His Answer on receiving

the Subpoena, etc.-A practical Commentary-Manner of treating Government Wit-

nesses-Indictment for Treason and Misdemeanor found-Burr confined in his Counsel's

house-Arraigned-His Description of his "Apartments" etc., in the Penitentiary-

Trial opened-President's Letters to United States Attorney-Motion to stop the

Introduction of Evidence in the Trial for Treason granted-Verdict of the Jury-Trial

for Misdemeanor-The Proof relied on by the Prosecution ruled out-The Sequel-Burr

held to Bail for a Misdemeanor in Ohio-President's Correspondence with District

Attorney-Accused of undue eagerness for Prisoner's Conviction-Accused of Impro-

per Interference-These Charges examined-Burr's Flight-His Miseries in Foreign

Lands-Unable to get Home-Finally reaches Home in 1812-His obscurity and Dis-

grace-Death of his Family-Dreads Imprisonment for Debt-Subsequent Course and

Affair of the Chesapeake and Leopard-Popular and Official Movements thereon-Presi

dent's Views-His Attitude in relation to Spanish Affairs-Indian Difficulties-Private

Correspondence-Considers a Presidential Tour improper-The President and his

Grandson-Anecdotes-Carrying a Kentuckian en croupe-The drunken Soldier-An

Acquaintance made under unusual Circumstances-Our Relations with England-Was

the rejection of the Treaty the Cause of English Hostility?-Canning's Intercourse with

American Ministers-British Proclamation and Orders in Council-Effects on United

States-Meeting of Congress-President's Message-Embargo recommended-Was the

President then apprised of last Orders in Council? The Embargo Bill passes-Presi-

dent transmits to Congress Proceedings in Burr's Trials-Motion to expel Smith as an

Accomplice of Burr-J. Q. Adams's Report thereon-Bayard's Opinion of Burr's Guilt

-Vote in Smith's Case-Bills to amend the Laws of Treason-Pennsylvania Resolu-

tions-Wilkinson's Conduct investigated-Supplementary Embargo Acts-Gardenier's

Speech-Johnson's and Campbell's Replies-Duel between Gardenier and Campbell-

Bills passed-Deaths-Adjournment-Arrival of English Minister-His Correspondence

with Madison and Departure-President's Views of Objects and Effects of Embargo-

His View of our Foreign Relations-Legislative and other Addresses approving Em-

bargo Eight Legislatures nominate the President for a Third Term-His decisive

Refusal arrests further Nominations-Presidential Caucus-Clinton and Monroe's dis-

satisfaction-Correspondence between the President and Monroe-Claims of the latter

compared with Madison's-The President's impartial Overtures to England and France

Their Replies-Pinkney writes Home urging a full persistence in Embargo-Effects

of Embargo on different Classes and Sections of our Country-Its comparative Effects

in United States and England-England encouraged to persist by the Conduct of New

England Federalists-Disingenuousness of their Appeals to Sectional and Class Inte-

rests Comparative Exports and Tonnage of different Sections of the Union-Infrac-

tions of Embargo in New York and New England-Revenue Officers forcibly resisted

-Conduct of New York and New England Executives-President's Impartiality in

granting Permits-General Armstrong's Dispatches in regard to Florida-President's

Views Germ of the "Monroe Doctrine "-President's Views of English Relations-

His View of the proper Manner of executing Criminal Justice on Indian Offenders-

History of the "Batture Case,"

The President at Home-Letters to his Grandson-Presidential Election, 1808-Our Reia-

tions with England-Mr. Canning and Mr. Pinkney-Their Diplomatic Correspon-

dence, etc.-Canning's offensive Communication-Meeting of Congress-President's

Message-Action of Congress on Embargo-Embargo sustained by a larger Majority

than that by which it originally passed-The Enforcing Law-President's continued

Avowals that Embargo was intended as a Temporary Measure-A Federal Quibble to

find a Fulcrum for Sedition-Reception of Enforcing Law in Massachusetts-Resistance

and Disunion called for in Newspapers and Town Meetings-Gore's Resolutions passed

by Massachusetts Legislature, January, 1809—Awkward Posture in which they placed

some of the Federal Leaders Silence of our Government in regard to Canning's offen-

sive Communication-That Communication published, through British agency, in Massa-

chusetts-Effect produced on Public Mind and in Congress-Key's Speech-Bill for an

Extra Session passes Congress-This a test question on the Administration Policy--

That Policy described by the President-Other Bills. and Federal Policy-Nicholas's

Resolution-Quincy moves Resolutions preparatory to an Impeachment of the Presi

dent-They receive one Vote-A new Republican Wing, and its Plan--It unites with

the Opposition to vote down Nicholas's Resolution-Defeat of the Administration—

Jefferson to his Son-in-law on the Subject-Administration Party rally-The Non-Inter-

course Law passed-President's contemporaneous Explanation of premature Repeal

of Embargo-His Contradictory Statements to Giles in 1825-Causes of his manifest

Error in them in regard to J. Q. Adams, etc.-They fortunately do no Injustice to Mr.

Adams Mr. Adams's Remarks on them in National Intelligencer-His charges against

Federalists of Disunion Projects in 1808-9 and previously-Jefferson's Real Attitude on

Repeal of Embargo-The later Assailants of that Law-An English and French View

of the subject-Testimony of Edinburg Review and the Emperor Napoleon-What

Substitute did its Opponents propose ?-Inconsistency of New England Maritime

Federalists-Memorial of John Jacob Astor and others-Final success of the Policy-

Mr. Jefferson's Consistency while in Office-His Personal Feelings unchilled-His Rela-

tions with Subordinates, etc.-His Feelings on leaving Office-Addresses pour upon

him-Address of Virginia General Assembly-His Reply-Declines the Ovation of his

Neighbors His Answer to their Address,

Mr. Jefferson's return Home-His Correspondence with the President-Jefferson's and

Madison's Friendship-Their Similarities and Contrasts of Character, etc.-Their dif-

ferent Degrees of Popularity among Political Friends and Opponents-Their Useful-

ness to each other-Erskine's Treaty-Jefferson's Views of it-His Annexation Views-

The Treaty rejected by England-"Copenhagen Jackson" succeeds Erskine-

Habitual deportment of British Ministers in the United States-How the Treaty had

been received by the Federalists-Their Declarations on its Rejection-Feelings of the

American people-Jefferson to Eppes-His Views on Equilibrium of Agriculture,

Manufactures and Commerce-Dissensions in Mr. Madison's Cabinet-Jefferson dis-

suades Gallatin from retiring-Engaged in correcting Marshall's Life of Washington—

Loss of his Indian Vocabularies-Domestic affairs-Letter to Kosciusko-Jefferson's

Pecuniary Affairs-A Statement of them and of the Sources of his Pecuniary Misfor-

tunes-Amount of his Property-Causes of the Depression of the Agricultural Interest

in Virginia-Monetary Revulsions-Life at Monticello-Its Scale of Hospitality-A talk

with old Wormley-Mr. Jefferson's proposed and actual Style of Living-Anecdote of

Mr. C***.-The Current of Events unchangeable-The Sequel-Description of Monti-

cello-Its Approach-The Grounds and Mansion-Interior of the House forty years

ago-Prospect from Monticello-Looming of the Mountains-Jefferson's proposed

Improvements to the Scenery-An early English Description of the Climate and

Inhabitants-A Rain Storm and an important Computation-Reasons for Jefferson's

building his House at Poplar Forest-The House and Life there described by his

Grand-daughter-Journeying between his two Residences described by another Grand-

daughter-An Omission in the Sketch of the House at Poplar Forest-Interview with

a Parson at Ford's Tavern-Jefferson in the Interior of his Family, his Reading, his

Rural and Horticultural Tastes, described by a Grand-daughter-His Conduct and Man-

ners in his Family, described by different Grand-daughters,

Jefferson's Correspondence in 1810-Anticipates a Financial Crash in England-Russian

Ambassador and Jefferson-Publications suggested by Jefferson-Correspondence

of 1811-Letter to Eppes-Views on Colonization and on Duties of Government

in relation thereto-Misunderstandings in Madison's Cabinet-Duane's Attack on

Gallatin-His Appeals to Jefferson for Aid-His Attack on the President-Jefferson's

Views on proper Sacrifices to Party Unity-His Toleration of Individual Differences

of Opinion in his Party-Gallatin-Thomas Ritchie-South American Revolt Jefferson

advises Barlow how to address Napoleon-His Views on War and Peace-" Gives

Glory" to Gerry for "Rasping down" Traitors-The Conduct of the New England

Federalists Quincy's Declaration that it was the Duty of some States to prepare for a

Separation of the Union-Resolutions of Federal Caucus in Boston-Gerry pronounces

their Doctrines Seditious-Legislature go further-Jefferson's Illness-His Letter to

Rush-Correspondence of 1812-His Reconciliation with John Adams-War declared

between United States and Great Britain-Jefferson's Views of the kind of War it was

Expedient to wage-His Suggestions to the President-Sanguine Hopes-Views after

Hull's Surrender-A Glimpse of Jefferson's Pecuniary Affairs-He is urged to become

a Candidate for the Presidency-Urged to enter Mr. Madison's Cabinet-General

Result of the War in 1812-Conduct of the New England Federalists-Disunion insti-

gated from the Pulpit-Quincy's Attack on the War and on Jefferson in Congress-

Tallmadge's Speech-Clay's Reply to Quincy-Presidential Election-Progress of the

War in 1813-Jefferson's Remarks and Suggestions thereon-Massachusetts Legislature

resolve that it is "unbecoming a Moral and Religious People" to express Approbation

of the Military or Naval Exploits of the War-Massachusetts Officials do not attend

the Funeral of Lawrence-Quincy's Resolution in regard to Admission of States formed

from Louisiana-Remonstrance of Massachusetts Legislature against the War-False

Statements of the Document in regard to Impressment, etc.-Smuggling and Selling

Supplies to the Enemy-How fostered in New England-Evasions of the Revenue

Laws-British Blockade extended-The portion of New England still Exempted—Gov-

ernor of Vermont attempts to Recall the Militia of that State from Canada-Proceed-

ings in Congress thereon-Resolves of Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and New Jersey-

Commodore Decatur's Account of the "Blue-light" Treason-Jefferson's Corres-

pondence in 1813-Dirge of the Indian Race-Jefferson's Letters to Eppes on the

Banks and Currency-Attempt of Boston Banks to prevent the Government from

obtaining Loans-Their Run on Banks of Middle and Southern States-Purchase of

English Government Bills-The Massachusetts Press and Pulpit denounce those

who lend Money to our Government-A new Rupture between Adams and Jefferson

threatened-Reconciliation between Jefferson and Mrs. Adams Jefferson's Views

of Style in Writing, .
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The Military Campaign of 1814-American and British Soldiership-Chippewa, Bridge

water, Plattsburgh and New Orleans-The Treaty of Peace-Jefferson Pronounces it

an Armistice-Results and Lessons of the War-Jefferson's Miscellaneous Correspond

ence in 1814-His Delineation of Washington-Aid to Bible Society-On States adding

to Qualifications of Members of Congress-The "Two Hooks" on which Republican

Government hangs-Letter to Granger-Blackstone and Hume-On Banks and Cur

rency-Literary and Scientific Correspondence-On the Spanish Constitution-To a

person who had a Revelation to attempt his Religious Conversion-Continued Views

on Negro Slavery-The Head of the Old French Party attacking Napoleon, and the

Head of the Old English Party attacking "John Bull"-Situation of Virginia Agricul-

turists in 1814-Jefferson's Diplomas and Honorary Memberships of Societies-Offers

his Library to Congress-Report of Joint Committee thereon-Action in the two

Houses The Purchase-Valuation of the Books-Proceedings of the Opposition in

Massachusetts-Legislature determines to raise a State Army, and calls the Hartford

Convention-Proceedings in other New England States-Disunion advocated by Press

and Pulpit-Federal Action out of New England-Meeting of Hartford Convention-

Report of the Delegates to their Legislatures-Proposed Amendments of the Consti

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