The Papers of Thomas Jefferson - Volume 8 - February 1785 To October 1785 by Julian P. Boyd and Thomas Jefferson

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During the thirteen months covered by this volume, Thomas Jefferson spent more than half of his time in Philadelphia serving as vice president under President John Adams and presid ing over a Senate that was dominated by his political opponents, the Federalists. Debates in Congress took place against a backdrop of bitter partisan rivalry, characterized most famously by the near-brawl on the floor of the House between Matthew Lyon and Roger Griswold. Congress and the nation waited, in a 'state of extraordinary suspense,' for dispatches from the American envoys in France. Publisher: Princeton University Press Year: 1953 Binding: Hardback Condition: Very Good Description: DJ; Heavy. Ex National Library; DJ in plastic wrapper. This image is of the actual book. Show more