To His Excellency Thomas Jefferson: Letters To A President

by Jack McLaughlin

These letters, written to one of our most revered presidents and published to coincide with the 250th anniversary of his birth, provide a window into the life of a new nation and its people, offering vivid sketches of the writers, their families and the often precarious circumstances of their existence. Illustrations.

384 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 1991

Reviews

[Kim Dennis · Rating 4 out of 5]

I can see how this book wouldn't be for everyone, but as a history teacher, I really enjoyed it. I can teach that the Embargo Act was unpopular. It's a totally different thing to read death threat letters over it, or a man who says he may become a highwayman. (It is also interesting to see how people spelled certain words. It's a definite plug for education!)

I didn't go with 5 stars, because in some areas I felt like McLaughlin just included too many similar letters in the same category and that got a little old, but overall it was really fun for me to read.

[Ryan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting glimpse into the minds of the writers to Mr. Jefferson. Can be a bit tedious due to the style or writing, but overall a truly novel idea to research and publish these historic letters that would have otherwise been long forgotten about and unshared to readers.

[John · Rating 3 out of 5]

i haven't read this book cover to cover. I pick it up and read a few letters at a time. A real treat.

[Nick Woodall · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good little historical read.