I'll send them mine--but one copy in the library is hardly enough! This is a wonderful book. A lot of history and psychology--and just plain old tidbits about life in the 1700s. And the Hemmingses were a fascinating group. Makes no difference whether you agree that one generation was Jefferson's children because there's a great deal more in the book than that.
I thought it funny that Jefferson borrowed hard cash from his slaves. Sort of like borrowing from your kid's piggy bank--which I have done in my day.
Maybe as people who buy or given a copy finish the read, others can send it.
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From: Shirley<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Monday, January 05, 2009 10:11 PM
Subject: Re: [VA-ROOTS] Update on 1833 Census
What a mell of a hess!! How much is this volume anyway??!! It seems if
all of us on this "list" pitched in, maybe we could purchase this book - if
we want it there - don't ya think???? Hey William, are you listening?
I'm in..............!!
Shirley Cox Schroeder
On Mon, Jan 5, 2009 at 4:34 PM, Sally Phillips <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>> wrote:
> Hello, again!
>
> The Library of Virginia reference librarian suggests looking at --
>
> Miscellaneous reel 1320-1323
> APA 757
> Free blacks records, 1833-1863
>
> In responding to my query, William Luebke, reference librarian, passed on
> truly appalling news. Due to budgetary problems, the LVA is unable to get
> the book The Hemingses of Monticello: An American Family. This is an
> important book about an important chapter of Virginia history. Publishers
> Weekly said -- "This is a scholar's book: serious, thick, complex. It's also
> fascinating, wise and of the utmost importance. " If the LVA can't afford
> such a book, we are truly in perilous times.
>
> I hope LVA has it on a wish list to order when remainder copies are
> available. If the LVA can't afford this book, what else is it missing out
> on?
>
> Sally Phillips
>
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