JEFFERSON’S REVISED DECLARATION

                On July 2, 1776, the Second Continental Congress approved a resolution by Richard Henry Lee. It stated that the States were  declaring independence. The Committee of Five was appointed to draft the declaration. It consisted of John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, Roger Sherman, and Robert Livingston. Adams was Read more…

THE MAMMOTH CHEESE

            After Jefferson’s inauguration, Elder John Leland encouraged his Baptist congregation in Cheshire, Massachusetts to present a gift to the new president. It was to thank him for his republicanism and his support for religious liberty.  But what would be appropriate?   A “mammoth cheese”!  The congregation was encouraged to contribute Read more…