Enlighten the People: Jefferson's Friends

This guide directs to information on Thomas Jefferson's close friends, both in his political and personal life, including James Madison, Abigail Adams, George Wythe, and Meriwether Lewis.

1. Thomas Jefferson Portal

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• Jefferson and James Madison
• Jefferson and Abigail Adams
• Jefferson and George Wythe
• Jefferson and Meriwether Lewis
• Jefferson and Alexander von Humboldt

2. Thomas Jefferson Encyclopedia

• James Madison
• Abigail Adams
• George Wythe
• Meriwether Lewis
• “I never considered a difference of opinion in politics…”

3. Founders Online

• Correspondence from Jefferson to James Madison
• Correspondence from Jefferson to Abigail Adams
• Correspondence from Jefferson to George Wythe
• Correspondence from Jefferson to Meriwether Lewis