Thomas Jefferson (Washington [D.C.]) letter to Benjamin Rush (Philadelphia), 1801 December 20

Containers:
Box 1, Folder 8
Creator:
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
Extent:
1 Leaf
Physical description:
2 pages; 25 cm
Scope and content:

Jefferson discusses vaccinations in Philadelphia, the impact of his sending a message rather than making a speech at the opening of Congress, the political implications of suppressing taxes, and his desire to live a long, healthy, and useful life.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Josiah Charles Trent Collection, 1956
Alternative form available:

2-page transcript available

Using These Materials

Using These Materials Links:

Using These Materials

Collection restrictions:

Collection is open for research.

Use & permissions:

The copyright interests in this collection have not been transferred to Duke University. For more information, consult the copyright section of the Regulations and Procedures of the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library.

Before you visit:
Please consult our up-to-date information for visitors page, as our services and guidelines periodically change.