William Short was the 3rd US Minister to France, 2nd Minister to the Netherlands and 2nd Minister to Spain, later retiring to a life as a prominent abolitionist.
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The Man Who Died To Give America The Metric System - Joseph Dombey
Joseph Dombey was a French botanist who was supposed to bring the metric system to the United States...but then the PIRATES showed up!
Losing Men in New Orleans - The Journeys of Elizabeth House Trist
Elizabeth House Trist traveled to New Orleans twice, only to lose a husband and son there.
The Wills of Randolph Jefferson
Randolph Jefferson was the younger (and only) brother of President Thomas Jefferson.
Thomas Jefferson's Pet Grizzlies
For two months during the Presidency of Thomas Jefferson, a couple grizzly bears lived on the White House lawn.
Embarrassing An Ambassador - Thomas Jefferson and the Merry Affair
When British Ambassador Anthony Merry and his wife, Elizabeth, came to the United States, the Jefferson Administration insulted their honor on several occasions.
We are all Republicans, We are all Federalists - Thomas Jefferson's Inauguration
During Thomas Jefferson’s First Inaugural Address issued the famous quote, “We are all Republicans, we are all Federalists.”
George Gilmer Replaces Jefferson and Declares Independence
George Gilmer was Thomas Jefferson’s personal physician.
Thomas Jefferson's Secretary of the Navy - The Hunt for Robert Smith
Thomas Jefferson approached several people for the position of Secretary of the Navy before finally finding Robert Smith.
The Changing Names of Mary Jefferson
Mary Jefferson was a daughter of President and Declaration of Independence author Thomas Jefferson.
Choosing a Comptroller - The Death of Nicholas Eveleigh
The death of Nicholas Eveleigh left the Office of the Comptroller available…and caused a bit of infighting during the Washington Administration.
Freedom Through Food - Culinary Master James Hemmings
James Hemmings began life as one of Thomas Jefferson’s slaves but eventually established himself as one of the finest chefs in the early United States.
Dabney Carr Chooses His Burial Site
Dabney Carr was an excited Revolutionary who passed away young. and ended up being the first person buried in one of America’s most famous graveyards.
Elizabeth Moore Denies Jefferson's Advances
Despite being married to one of his best friends, Betsy was pursued by Jefferson in a very aggressive way.
Thomas Jefferson Makes a Name For Himself
Thomas Jefferson first made a name for himself with the publication of A Summary View of the Rights of British America.
Meriwether Lewis Explores A Continent
Meriwether Lewis served as President Thomas Jefferson’s personal secretary.
Samuel Hardy Nominates A Minister
Samuel Hardy nominated Thomas Jefferson as Minister to France.