Date Original
1808-1822
Description
This collection consists of three letters and three notes from Thomas Jefferson, and a sample of flax spun by Colonel David Campbell's mother; two letters to James Dinsmore, Washington, D.C., one dated December 30, 1808, one of unknown date; letter to David Campbell, Abingdon, Virginia, dated October 1, 1811; three notes to James Leitch, Charlottesville, North Carolina, date range November 27, 1817- March 1, 1822.
Biographical/Historical Note
Thomas Jefferson was an American statesman, diplomat, lawyer, architect, philosopher, and Founding Father who served as the third president of the United States from 1801 to 1809. He had previously served as the second vice president of the United States under John Adams between 1797 and 1801. He was the principal author of the Declaration of Independence.
Physical Description
Document, 8.5" x 11"
Geographical Area
District of Columbia; Virginia; North Carolina
Language
English
Identifier
SMC.087.019
Resource Type
Text
Collection
Thomas Jefferson letters, SMC.087.019
Publisher
Arkansas State Archives
Contributing Entity
Arkansas State Archives
Recommended Citation
Thomas Jefferson letters, Arkansas State Archives, Little Rock, Arkansas.
Rights
Use and reproduction of images held by the Arkansas State Archives without prior written permission is prohibited. For information on reproducing images held by the Arkansas State Archives, please call 501-682-6900 or email at state.archives@arkansas.gov.
Disciplines
United States History
