The Papers of Thomas Jefferson: Retirement Series Volume 20

The Papers of Thomas Jefferson: Retirement Series Volume 20During the period covered by the 575 documents in this volume, Jefferson advises President James Monroe on what later becomes known as the Monroe Doctrine. He also approves of the Greek independence movement in correspondence with the scholar and political leader Adamantios Coray. Jefferson says that the most dangerous blot on the U. S. Constitution is the provision under which a vote by the states in the House of Representatives decides elections not

Thomas Jefferson listed the “Evergreen spindle-tree” as an ornamental shrub in his only published book

punctata from Virginia to England in 1680

Thomas Jefferson noted “Piony” in a list of hardy perennials as early as 1771

Small deciduous tree

Wild Ginger (Asarum canadense) arrives in a 1 quart pot

and transportation of his books to Washington

He then shared seedlings with his neighbor Philippe Noisette

and political allusions that point to his major concerns

or outdoor space with elegance and color with our monogram indoor outdoor rug

in 2008 and 2011

the gadgets and household items he reinterpreted and the plow he invented

Handmade ornament is 5 ¾”h x 5 ½”w