To James Monroe, 8 Jan. 1804
Jefferson relays news of the purchase of Louisiana as well as social differences between Great Britain and the United States where everyone is to be treated as equals.
Society and Social Identity
Jefferson was part of a growing and diverse society of immigrants and native-born Americans. This section includes a range of social customs and practices, including developments in communication, the diplomacy of a formal dinner, and the interpretation of American customs through reports from foreign ministers.