Thomas Jefferson Encyclopedia

Pseudonyms

Did Thomas Jefferson ever use a pseudonym in any of his writings?

A view of Jefferson's Cabinet office focusing on his writing arrangement of revolving desk with Polygraph, chair with candlesticks, bench, and revolving stand.

Jefferson's Cabinet at Monticello; photographic image (c) Thomas Jefferson Foundation.

As far as we know, Thomas Jefferson never wrote under a pseudonym. He did sometimes submit material to newspaper editors, requesting that he not be identified. His letters would then be printed with the phrase "from a correspondent in Virginia" or similar wording.

- added by Jefferson Library Staff, 2011.