Thomas Jefferson LETTERS JESUS, SOCRATES, AND OTHERS To Dr. Joseph Priestley (April 9, 1803) Index: Historical Writings (Jefferson) Home to Positive Atheism To Dr. Joseph Priestley Washington, Apr. 9, 1803 Dear Sir, -- While on a short visit lately to Monticello, I received from you a copy of your comparative view of Socrates & Jesus, and I avail myself of the first moment of leisure after my ...