1787 Thomas Jefferson Letter on Peace and Debt Goes Up for Sale
The handwritten letter, addressed to David Rittenhouse, outlines Jefferson's views on the priorities a young nation's leaders should follow.
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A handwritten letter written by Thomas Jefferson in 1787 has been put up for sale by a private collector, offering a rare glimpse into the future president's early thinking on governance.
The letter, written while Jefferson served as the United States' minister to France in Paris, was addressed to David Rittenhouse, a friend and fellow member of the American Philosophical Society.
In it, Jefferson reflects on priorities he believed future American leaders should uphold, including maintaining peace, paying down national debt and supporting agriculture as a foundation for the country's prosperity.
Historical letters from Jefferson and other Founding Fathers occasionally surface at auction, drawing interest from collectors and historians for the insight they offer into the political thinking of the era.
Details on the letter's asking price and the identity of the seller were not disclosed.
Sources
- Thomas Jefferson letter goes on the market – containing a prescient warning for Trump today — The Guardian — World
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