The American Founding

Important Documents

• An Election Sermon, John Tucker, 1774
• A Summary View of the Rights of British America, Thomas Jefferson, 1774
• Bill for Abolition of Entails, Thomas Jefferson, 1776
• Statute of Religious Liberty, Thomas Jefferson, 1785
• Madison's Memorial and Remonstrance, Thomas Jefferson, 1785
• Vices of the American Political System of the United States, James Madison, 1787
• Northwest Ordinance, 1787
• George Washington Farewell Address, 1796
• Virginia Resolution, 1798
• Kentucky Resolution, 1799
• Letter to Henry Lee, Thomas Jefferson, 1825
• Letter to Roger Weightman, Thomas Jefferson, 1826