Writings
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Articles about Jefferson's writings and correspondence written by Monticello researchers and scholars.
- A Bill for the More General Diffusion of Knowledge
- Canons of Conduct
- Craven Peyton Letter Facsimiles
- Declaration of Independence
- Declaration of Independence Desk
- Declaration of Independence Printings and Engravings
- Editions of Jefferson's Writings
- Elementary School Act
- Howard C. Rice, Jr.
- Jefferson Manuscript Collections
- Jefferson's Bookmarks
- Last Will and Testament
- Notes on the State of Virginia
- Number of Letters Jefferson Wrote
- Postal Service
- Pseudonyms
- Pursuit of Happiness
- Skipwith Book List
- Summary Journal of Letters