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See AllCHAPTER 24: WASHINGTON D.C., THE ANTI-CITY Thomas Jefferson hated cities. Oh, he loved what they had to offer--fine food and drink, fine clothiers, bookshops, theaters, museums, universities, archite
CHAPTER 21: “THE MOST BITTER AND AGRY CONTEST" Thomas Jefferson arrived quietly in New York City on Sunday, February 21 and booked lodging at a tavern on 115 Broadway. The following morning he was sw
CHAPTER 19: FRANKLIN'S LAST PUBLIC ACT On his 58th birthday, George Washington supervised the move across town to his new residence, at 39 Broadway. The president wrote in his journal: "Monday 22nd. S
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