Posted on 02/22/2011 2:37:09 PM PST by DJ MacWoW
Dozens of Thomas Jefferson's books, some including handwritten notes from the nation's third president, have been found in the rare books collection at Washington University in St. Louis.
Now, historians are poring through the 69 newly discovered books and five others the school already knew about, and librarians are searching the collection for more volumes that may have belonged to the founding father.
Even if no other Jefferson-owned books are found, the school's collection of 74 books is the third largest in the nation after the Library of Congress and the University of Virginia.
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From the article:
Jefferson didn't write in his books as much as some of his contemporaries, but his handwriting is clearly visible in the book.
Wish I could see them.
Like Lincoln said, after 40 a man is responsible for his face. Check out that face, full of strength and integrity. A man of principle, my hat’s off to you Jeff. Not many like you, ever.
Amazing story!
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