"An essential book."

I. Politics and government. The American Revolution: Declarations -- The American Revolution: History -- Laws and constitutions -- Foreign policy: Relations -- Foreign policy: Commerce -- The national capital -- The western territories -- Politics and political theory -- Government and administration -- The national economy -- II. Speeches. Addresses and messages -- Addresses to Indians -- Replies to addresses -- III. Books, journals, and essays. Notes on the State of Virginia 1781-1785 -- A manual of Parliamentary practice, 1800 -- Memoranda or travels in Europe -- Literature and language -- Biographic sketches -- IV. Religion, science, and philosophy. Religion -- Science and invention -- Philosophy and conduct -- V. Education. Ideas and projects -- The University of Virginia -- VI. Personal papers. Autobiography, January 6-July 21, 1821 -- Diaries and notes.