The Knickerbocker Press

G. P. PUTNAM'S SONS

NEW YORK

ΤΟ

MY FATHER

GORDON LESTER FORD

AS A

MEMORIAL

OF

HIS AID AND SYMPATHY

BEYOND EITHER DESCRIPTION OR ACKNOWLEDGMENT

THESE VOLUMES ARE

GRATEFULLY AND AFFECTIONATELY

DEDICATED

CONTENTS OF VOLUME I.

Introduction

Itinerary and Chronology
Autobiography

Jefferson's family-Education-Elected to legislature-Mar-
riage-Political disputes with England-Origin of Committees
of Correspondence-Rallying the people-Prepares Summary
View-Elected to Congress-Drafts a Declaration on taking
up arms-Congressional debates on Declaration of Indepen-
dence-Text of the Declaration of Independence-Congressional
debates on Confederation-Leaves Congress and attends Virginia
legislature-Drafts bills-Aids in preparing a proposed code-
Elected Governor-Elected to Congress-Plans money unit-
Proposes Committee of Congress-Proceedings on English
treaty Appointed to negotiate European treaties - Sails for
France-Prepares Notes on Virginia—Negotiates with Euro-
pean states - Proposes united action against Barbary states-
Beginning of the French revolution-The federal constitution—
Dangers from the judiciary-Bankruptcy of the union - Progress
of the French revolution-Meeting of "Patriots" at Jefferson's
house-Jefferson sails for America-Accepts position of Secre-
tary of State-Calls on Franklin-Conduct of W. T. Franklin-
Jefferson arrives at New York.

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Introduction-Writings of J. Adams—R. King's inconsis-
tencies-Diplomatic appointments -Interview with Beckwith—
Dangers of treasury department-Public discontents-Indirect
attack on Hamilton-Indian affairs-Algerine captives-Euro-
pean treaties of commerce-Hamilton's intimacy with Hammond
-French affairs-St. Clair expedition-Powers of Congress to
call for papers-Algerian captives-Representation bill-
Treaty disputes with England-Washington's position-Forma-
tion of the constitution — Jefferson's proposed resignation—
Spanish affairs-St. Domingo-Circulating medium-Negotia-

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The Anas-continued.

tions with Western Indians-Recalling of G. Morris-Levees-
French news-Treaties with the Northwest Indians-Advances
to France-Attack on Franklin-Ceremony for second term-
Giles' resolution-Congressional speculators-Genet's reception
-Bank action-Condition of U. S.-French treaty-Letter to
collectors Sinking fund-Proclamation of neutrality—French
privateers-Militia-Monarchical circular-Inauguration ball-
Fraunces' certificate - Instructions to Michaux - The Little
Sarah-Veritas-Influence of Robert Morris-French priva-
teers-Case of Genet-Proposed appeal-Freneau's paper-
Rules governing ships-Proposition to convene Congress-Pro-
posed resignation of Jefferson-His successor-Conduct of Genet
-French treaty-Expedition against Creeks-Arrest of Galbaud
-Northwest ports-Genet's letters and recall-Proclamation of
neutrality-President's speech-Conversation with Adams-
Jay's treaty-Second presidential election-Opposition to repub-
lican government-The Senate-Threats in Senate-Power of
Congress to create corporations-War with France-Impeach-
ment of Blount-British Admiralty orders-Conduct of Gerry-
British intrigues-Mission to France-Presidential electors-
Policy of Federalists-Washington's religion - Heretical doc-
trines maintained in Senate-Newspaper writings-Character
of Ames-Juries-Marshall's appointment-The civil service-
British bribery-Election of Jefferson-Algerian war-Indian
affairs-Removals from office-Navy-Mediterranean affairs-
Questions arising from European war-Cession of Louisiana-
Purchase of Florida-Burr's presidential intrigues and office
hunting-Boundaries of Louisiana-Treaty with Tripoli-In-
dian affairs-Spanish movements-Pirates-Negotiations with
Spain-Tunis- Tripoli - Spain — England-Burr's wishes —
Morris' offer-Louisiana affairs-Affair of the Leander-Gun-
boats-Spanish movements about New Orleans-Burr's conspir-
acy-English treaty-Action occasioned by Chesapeake affair—
Canadian points of attack-Defensive measures— -Ways and
means-Hall's offer-Naval affairs-Armed ships-Embargo
laws-Intruders on Indian lands-War with England-Inter-
view with Erskine-Halifax expedition-Naval force-Regula-
tions for New Orleans.

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1760.

To John Harvey, January 14th .

Education.

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