The Thomas Jefferson "Declaration of Independance" Limited Edition Roller Ball

The LeBoeuf  Pen Company is proud to honor Thomas Jefferson and his writing of the Declaration of Independence with this elegant  Limited Edition consisting of 176 Fountain Pen and Roller Ball pens. Thomas Jefferson was an American Founding Father, the principal author of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, and the third President of the United States serving from 1801-1809. Thomas Jefferson was considered to be eloquent as a correspondent, but not as a public speaker. In the Virginia House of Burgesses and the Continental Congress, he contributed his pen rather than his voice to the patriot cause. As the “silent member” of Congress, Jefferson was known for his writing skills and was chosen to draft the Declaration of Independence. Over seventeen days, Jefferson wrote the draft in isolation with the help of a committee that included Benjamin Franklin and John Adams.  The second Continental Congress then spent two days making changes to the document, debating and revising it on Jul