[e5man_r_u?]

After reading the McCullough biography I have to say I came away with a new appreciation of Adams and a lesser view of Jefferson. Jefferson's refusal to see the danger and brutality in the French revolutionaries showed a real blindness.

Yes, it did get nasty between them. Even when they start corresponding again Adams was speaking to Jefferson as a friend and Jefferson was speaking to history as one who wants to look good.

[eyespysomething]

I agree about Jefferson. My opinion of him changed also. Plus he was very petty about a lot of things, and would write, anonymously, in the pamphlets about Adams being a monarchist and king lover.

Ben Franklin also.