"Mrs. Madison enter’d the moment afterwards, and after embracing me, took my hand, saying with a smile, I will take you out of this smoke to a pleasanter room. She took me thro’ the tea room to her chamber which opens from it. Everything bespoke comfort, I was going to take my seat on the sopha, but she said I must lay down by her on her bed, and rest myself, she loosened my riding habit, took off my bonnet, and we threw ourselves on her bed. Wine, ice, punch and delightful pineapples were immediately brought. No restraint, no ceremony. Hospitality is the presiding genius of this house, and Mrs. Madison is kindness personified…"
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Margaret Bayard Smith, from her diary

Presumably this is happening while Jemmy is off in TJ’s bedroom alcove…

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Thursday, May 16th, 2013

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"When your sister arrives [in France] she will become a precious charge on your hands. The difference of your age and your common loss of a mother, will put that office on you. Teach her above all things to be good, because without that we can neither be valued by others nor set any value on ourselves. Teach her always to be true; no vice is so mean as the want of truth, and at the same time so useless. Teach her never to be angry; anger only serves to torment ourselves, to divert others, and alienare their esteem. And teach her industry, and application to useful pursuits. I will venture to assure you that if you inculcate this in her mind, you will make her a happy being herself, a most interesting friend to you, and precious to all the world."
-Thomas Jefferson to Martha Jefferson

Thursday, May 16th, 2013

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#Thomas Jefferson #Founding Fathers #Martha Jefferson

TJ's Tumblr: “Ignorance & bigotry, like other insanities, are incapable of self-government.”

yourthomasjefferson:

5.14.1817: “I wish I could give better hopes of our southern brethren. The achievement of their independence of Spain is no longer a question. But it is a very serious one, what will then become of them? Ignorance and bigotry, like other insanities, are incapable of self-government. They will…

Wednesday, May 15th, 2013

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publius-esquire: And at that moment, Jefferson knew.

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publius-esquire:

And at that moment, Jefferson knew.

publius-esquire:

Jefferson Political Cartoons

Political cartoons are older than the republic, but didn’t really soar until Jefferson stepped into office. The Election of 1800 may have marked the end of the Federalist Party, but it can never be said they went quietly.

Wednesday, May 15th, 2013

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publius-esquire:

Jefferson Political Cartoons

Political cartoons are older than the republic, but didn’t really soar until Jefferson stepped into office. The Election of 1800 may have marked the end of the Federalist Party, but it can never be said they went quietly.

"I have been for a week past sailing on the canal of Languedoc, cloudless skies above, limpid waters below, and on each hand a row of nightingales in full chorus. This delightful bird had given me a rich treat before, at the fountain of Vaucluse. After visiting the tomb of Laura at Avignon, I went to see this fountain — a noble one of itself, and rendered famous forever by the songs of Petrarch, who lived near it. I arrived there somewhat fatigued, and sat down by the fountain to repose myself. It gushes, of the size of a river, from a secluded valley of the mountains, the ruins of Petrarch’s chateau being perched on a rock two hundred feet perpendicular above. To add to the enchantment of the scene, every tree and bush was filled with nightingales in full song."
-Thomas Jefferson to Martha Jefferson, 1787

Wednesday, May 15th, 2013

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#Thomas Jefferson #Founding Fathers #nightingale #quote #Martha Jefferson

The interior of Meriwether Lewis, A study in illustrations

Artwork by Michael Haynes

(Source: robert-stanton)

Wednesday, May 15th, 2013

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The interior of Meriwether Lewis, A study in illustrations

Artwork by Michael Haynes

(Source: robert-stanton)

american-sass: And I would have gotten away with it too, if it weren’t for you meddling Federalists! ….oh o_o

Tuesday, May 14th, 2013

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american-sass:

And I would have gotten away with it too, if it weren’t for you meddling Federalists!

….oh o_o

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Original TJH host Bill Chrystal converses with Thomas Jefferson about etiquette

The Thomas Jefferson Hour features conversations with Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States, as portrayed by the award-winning humanities scholar and author, Clay Jenkinson. The weekly discussion features Mr. Jefferson’s views on events of his time, contemporary issues facing America and answers to questions submitted by his many listeners. To ask President Jefferson a question visit his website at www.jeffersonhour.org

(Source: jeffersonhour.com)

Tuesday, May 14th, 2013

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#TJH #Thomas Jefferson Hour #Thomas Jefferson #Clay Jenkinson #podcast

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