The Papers of Thomas Jefferson: Retirement Series

The project is creating the definitive edition of Thomas Jefferson's letters and papers for the period from 1809 to 1826. More information about its history, objectives, techniques, and structure follows.

A changing gallery of documents illustrating the varied range and breadth of Jefferson's correspondence and papers.

Information on the twenty volumes now in print.

The most up-to-date version of the indices published in Volumes 1-20, which cover the period of 4 March 1809 to 31 March 1824.

An alphabetical list of persons identified in the published volumes.

An online companion to The Papers of Thomas Jefferson: Retirement Series, featuring a searchable collection of letters to and between Jefferson's immediate and extended family as well as a growing collection of quotes by and about Thomas Jefferson.

Links to similar editorial projects, institutions doing related work, and repositories with major collections of Jefferson manuscripts.

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