Papers of Thomas Jefferson. Volume 34 The Papers of Thomas Jefferson, Volume 34: 1 May to 31 July 1801

In Volume 34, covering May through July 1801, the story of Thomas Jefferson's first presidential administration continues to unfold. He quickly begins to implement his objectives of economy and efficiency in government. Requesting the chief clerk of the War Department to prepare a list of commissioned army officers, Jefferson has his secretary Meriwether Lewis label the names on the list with such descriptors as "Republican" or "Opposed to the administration, otherwise respectable officers." The president calls his moves toward a reduction in the army a "chaste reformation." Samuel Smith, interim head of the Navy Department, in accordance with the Peace Establishment Act, arranges for the sale of surplus warships. Secretary of the Treasury Albert Gallatin gathers figures on revenues and expenses and suggests improvements in methods of collecting taxes. Jefferson delivers an eloquent statement on his policy of removals from office to the merchants of New Haven, who objected to his dismissal of the collector of the port of New Haven. He makes clear that while his inaugural address declared tolerance and respect for the minority, it did not mean that no offices would change hands. On the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Fourth of July, Jefferson entertains around one hundred citizens, including a delegation of five Cherokee chiefs. And on 30 July, Jefferson leaves the Federal City for two months at Monticello. The Papers Of Thomas Jefferson Is A Projected 60-volume Series Containing Not Only The 18,000 Letters Written By Jefferson But Also, In Full Or In Summary, The More Than 25,000 Letters Written To Him. Including Documents Of Historical Significance As Well As Private Notes Not Closely Examined Until Their Publication In The Papers, This Series Is An Unmatched Source Of Scholarship On The Nation's Third President--publisher's Description. V 1. 1760-1776 -- V. 2. 1777-18 June, 1779, Including The Revisal Of The Laws, 1776-1786 -- V. 3. 18 June, 1779 To 30 September, 1780 -- V. 4. 1 October, 1780 To 24 February 1781 -- V. 5. 25 February 1781 To 20 May 1781 -- V. 6. 21 May 1781 To 1 March 1784 -- V. 7. 2 March 1784 To 25 February 1785 -- V. 8. 25 February To 31 October 1785 -- V. 9. 1 November, 1785 To 22 June, 1786 -- V. 10. 22 June To 31 December, 1786 -- V. 11. 1 January To 6 August, 1787 -- V. 12. 7 August 1787 To 31 March, 1788 -- V. 13. March To 7 October, 1788 -- V. 14. 8 October 1788 To 26 March, 1789 -- V. 15 March 1789 To 30 November 1789. -- V. 16. 30 November 1789 To 4 July, 1790 -- V. 17. 6 July To 3 November 1790 -- V. 18. 4 November 1790 To 24 January 1791 -- V. 19. 24 January To 31 March 1791 -- V. 20. 1 April To 4 August 1791 -- V. 21. Index, Volumes 1-20 -- V. 22. 6 August 1791 To 31 December 1791 -- V. 23. 1 January To 31 May 1792 -- V. 24. 1 June To 31 December 1792 -- V. 25. 1 January To 10 May 1793 -- V. 26. 11 May To 31 August 1793 -- V. 27. 1 September To 31 December 1793 -- V. 28. 1 January 1794 To 29 February 1796 -- V. 29. 1 March 1796 To 31 December 1797 -- V. 30. 1 January 1798 To 31 January 1799 -- V. 31. 1 February 1799 To 31 May 1800 -- V. 32. 1 June 1800 To 16 February 1801 -- V. 33. 17 February To 30 April 1801 -- V. 34. 1 May To 31 July 1801 -- V. 35. 1 August To 30 November 1801 -- V. 36. 1 December 1801 To 3 March 1802 -- V. 37. 4 March To 30 June 1802 -- V. 38. 1 July To 12 November 1802 -- V. 39. 13 November 1802 To 3 March 1803 -- V. 40. 4 March To 10 July 1803 -- V. 41. 11 July To 15 November 1803 -- V. 42. 16 November 1803 To 10 March 1804 -- V. 43. 11 March To 30 June 1804. Julian P. Boyd, Editor ; Lyman H. Butterfield And Mina R. Bryan, Associate Editors. Supplemented By Three Temporary Indexes Covering Vols. 1-6, 7-12, And 13-18, Compiled By Elizabeth J. Sherwood And Ida T. Hopper; Published: Princeton, Princeton University Press, 1954-73. Beginning With V. 21, Permanent Cumulative Indexes Will Appear After Each Decimal Volume; Vol. 21 Provides An Index To The First 20 Vols. And Replaces The Earlier Temporary Indexes. Vol. 21-23: Charles T. Cullen, Editor, Eugene R. Sheridan, Associate Editor, Ruth W. Lester, Assistant Editor; Vol. 24-28: John Catanzariti, Editor, Eugene R. Sheridan, Senior Associate Editor; Vol. 29-41: Barbara B. Oberg, General Editor; Vol. 42-43: James P. Mcclure, Editor, Elaine Weber Pascu, Senior Associate Editor. Includes Bibliographical References And Indexes. From Vol. 21-23, The Editor Is Charles T. Cullen ; Vol. 24-28 ; John Cantanzariti ; Vol. 29-41 : Barbara B. Oberg ; Vol. 42- : James P. Mcclure.