Letters written by Thomas Jefferson, 1785-1822 | WorldCat.org (original) (raw)

Summary:1785 August 28: Jefferson writes partially in cipher code to James Madison. The Emperor hurt by German Confederation. Need to reestablish trade with England. Recommends Mr. Barclay be sent to treat with the Barbary States. Necessity for minister to Portugal. Appointment of William Short as his private secretary. Pleasure with Land Ordinance of 1785. Adoption of the dollar as the U.S. monetary unit. Importance of a favorable reception for Benjamin Franklin in the U.S. Reference to John Adams and Colonel Humphreys