James Callender was the publisher of the Richmond Examiner and a friend who helped Jefferson get elected to the Presidency. But Callender wanted a job in Jefferson’s administration. Tom, however, knew his background, that he’d been run out of Great Britain for sedition and libel, and had been charged in America under the notorious Alien and Sedition Act, and that he was not a particularly honest person.
Calllender reminded Jefferson of all the hard work and writing he had done to assure Tom of his election. But Tom refused him as a member of his cabinet nevertheless. James reminded Tom of his control of the newspaper and threatened to print stories about Jefferson that would do him damage.
“A man in never in worse company than when he flies into a rage and is beside himself!”
inventions, diplomatic missions, writings, and printing. We could list a page full. Easily.
It’s not a tale usually told, but George Washington didn’t get along real well with his mother. He thought she was too controlling, too dominating, and too unpleasant around him. He always respected her and was honor bound to submit to her wishes.
As you know, Benjamin Franklin was a printer since his early days when he was apprenticed to his brother, James. He eventually moved on from Boston to Philadelphia, where he became a very successful printer with his own company.
Benjamin Franklin responded to his sister Jane Mecom of Boston in a letter in 1743. Jane was apparently concerned about Ben’s slightly unorthodox view and convictions.