In a message dated 7/3/2000 12:28:44 PM Mountain Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: << If I had Thomas $ I would burn mine >> Which Thomas? Jefferson? He had to sell most of what he had in the later years just to keep the creditors at bay. His land was foreclosed on shortly before his death. Jefferson died a poor man, finacially. His experience and knowledge was priceless--but past actions and smart wit does not put meat and bread on the table. Diane

Now you got it!!!!! ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]>; <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, July 03, 2000 11 56 AM Subject: Re: Fw: [OHMEIGS] Declaration of Independence In a message dated 7/3/2000 12:28:44 PM Mountain Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: << If I had Thomas $ I would burn mine >> Which Thomas? Jefferson? He had to sell most of what he had in the later years just to keep the creditors at bay. His land was foreclosed on shortly before his death. Jefferson died a poor man, finacially. His experience and knowledge was priceless--but past actions and smart wit does not put meat and bread on the table. Diane