Thomas Jefferson was an abolitionist. I am well aware that the above statement is going to piss off quite a many. Ask me if I care. Most of them will be progressives anyways. Today's notable release is the documentation regarding the deal Thomas Jefferson made with James Lemen, a Baptist Preacher who made it his mission to head into the new Northwest Territory and spread the good gospel of slavery abolition. At Jefferson's request, of course. Click here for the text of the documentation click here for the audio book recording of that text. Our Founding Fathers deserve every benefit...