Collection: Thomas Jefferson Letter, 1776 | The University of Tulsa Archival Catalog

Scope and Contents

Thomas Jefferson writes to William Fleming concerning politics. He comments on our relations with Canada, small pox in the army, and the "Conspiracy at New York," as well as other political matters. Toward the end of this letter, dated July 1, 1776, he writes: "If any doubt has arisen as to me, my country will have my political creed in the form of a 'Declaration &c.' which I was lately directed to draw. This will give decisive proof that my own sentiment concurred with the vote they instructed us to give."

Dates

Creation: 1776-07-01

Creator

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 (Correspondent, Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Access is by appointment only.

Biographical / Historical

William Fleming was born in Scotland and came to Virginia in 1755. He received his ensign's commission in George Washington's regiment and served the next eight years as lieutenant and surgeon. His papers are in the Draper Collection, State Historical Society of Wisconsin.