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The Papers of Thomas Jefferson: Volume 26, 11 May–31 August 1793

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The Papers of Thomas Jefferson: Volume 26, 11 May–31 August 1793, presents 396 documents that provide a detailed look at Jefferson's activities as Secretary of State during a critical period in the early history of the United States.

The volume opens with Jefferson's report on the Algerine negotiations, which he submitted to President Washington on 11 May 1793. This report provides a comprehensive account of Jefferson's efforts to negotiate a peace treaty with the Dey of Algiers, who had been demanding a large ransom for the release of American captives.

The Papers of Thomas Jefferson, Volume 26: 11 May-31 August 1793

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The volume also includes a number of other important documents related to foreign affairs, such as Jefferson's instructions to the American ministers in France, Spain, and Great Britain. These instructions reflect Jefferson's commitment to neutrality in the war between France and Great Britain, and his desire to avoid entangling the United States in European conflicts.

In addition to his work on foreign affairs, Jefferson was also responsible for a wide range of domestic matters, such as the administration of the Post Office Department, the management of the public lands, and the negotiation of treaties with Native American tribes.

The volume includes a number of documents that shed light on Jefferson's views on these domestic issues. For example, in a letter to James Madison on 27 June 1793, Jefferson expressed his support for a national university, arguing that it would be "a nursery of enlightened men for the service of the country."

The Papers of Thomas Jefferson: Volume 26, 11 May–31 August 1793, is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the early history of the United States. The volume provides a detailed look at Jefferson's activities as Secretary of State, and sheds light on his views on a wide range of domestic and foreign policy issues.