This volume opens on 13 November 1802, when Jefferson is in
Washington, and closes on 3 March 1803, the final day of his second
year as president. The central issue of these months is the closing
of the right of deposit at New Orleans, an act that threatens the
economic wellbeing of Westerners. Jefferson asks his old friend
Pierre Samuel du Pont de Nemours to remind the French government of
the strong friendship between the two nations. To disarm the
political opposition, the president sends James Monroe, who is
respected by the Federalists, to Europe as a special envoy to work
with Robert Livingston in negotiating the dispute with France.
Jefferson proposes a "bargain" that will result in the acquisition
of the Louisiana Territory. In a confidential message to Congress,
Jefferson seeks $2,500 to send a small party of men to explore the
Missouri River. Congress concurs, and Jefferson's secretary
Meriwether Lewis will lead the expedition. Settling the boundaries
with Native American lands is a major theme of the volume. In
reality, "settling" results in major cessions of Indian lands to
the American government. During the months of this volume Jefferson
never leaves the capital, even for a brief sojourn at Monticello.
He does, however, enjoy a visit of six weeks from his daughters and
two of his grandchildren. They participate in Washington society,
capture the affection of Margaret Bayard Smith, and brighten
Jefferson's days.
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