REPORT ON THOMAS JEFFERSON AND SALLY HEMINGS

Charlottesville, VA: Thomas Jefferson Memorial Foundation, January 2000. First edition of the committee’s report. 4to. (6), 10; (14); (6); (4); (2); (2), 44; 7; (2); 16, (1); (13); (8); (4) pp. [139 pages total, all printed rectos only). Illustrated from reproduced newspaper articles, autograph letters and journal entries, extracts from books and pamphlets, genealogical chart, tables. Includes “Committee Charge and Overview,” “Assessment of DNA Study,” “Review of Documentary Evidence,” “Research Findings and Implications,” “Assessment of Possible Paternity of Other Jeffersons,” “Conclusions,” and 11 appendices. “The DNA study, combined with multiple strands of currently available documentary and statistical evidence, indicates a high probability that Thomas Jefferson fathered Eston Hemings, and that he most likely was the father of all six of Sally Hemings’s children appearing in Jefferson’s records.” OCLC locates three copies (Thomas Jefferson Foundation Research Library, Virginia, Alamance Co. Public in N.C.). Spiral-bound glossy white printed wrappers (edges a little worn). Very good. Item #66282

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