1Editorial Note: Coinage and the Unit of Money (Jefferson Papers)
In late November Jefferson received newspapers from William Short that seemed to provide a means...
2I. Notes on Billon as reported to the National Assembly, [1790] (Jefferson Papers)
La monnoie de Billon is composed of ⅘ copper and ⅕ silver which makes it intrinsically worth...
3II. Thomas Jefferson to Alexander Hamilton, [29 December 1790] (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson presents his respectful compliments to the Secretary of the treasury, and his...
4III. Thomas Jefferson to Alexander Hamilton, [24 January 1791] (Jefferson Papers)
I return you the report on the mint which I have read over with a great deal of satisfaction. I...