“Jefferson then distilled and enunciated these “essentials” in several personal works he shared with friends, his “Syllabus,” and two extracts from the… — Steven K. Green Copy Share Image
A mutual friend, Benjamin Rush, brought [Tomas Jefferson and John Adams] together in 1812, and they went on to exchange letters for… — Gordon S. Wood Copy Share Image
“Sometimes...I lose myself in looking back upon the ocean which I have passed, and now and then find myself surprised by a… — Jim Murphy Copy Share Image
“[Philip's death was] beyond comparison the most afflicting of my life.... He was truly a fine youth. But why should I repine?… — Ron Chernow Copy Share Image
“Throughout most of his life, Washington’s physical vigor had been one of his most priceless assets. A notch below six feet four… — Joseph J. Ellis Copy Share Image
“Let us return to Benjamin Rush, who foresaw the revolutionary implications of Benjamin [Lay]'s philosophy. Writing after the abolitionist movement had burst… — The Fearless Benjamin Lay Marcus Rediker Copy Share Image
