I remember reading about this when I did my Weston page a while back. I
can't remember where I found all the info now but I think there were a few
sources I compiled together. In 1808 Jefferson allegedly wrote a response to
Daniel Salmon about the Weston fall. It's all here:
http://www.meteorites.com.au/favourite/december2007.html
Cheers,
Jeff
----- Original Message -----
From: "Matt Morgan" <[email protected]>
To: "Peter Scherff" <[email protected]>;
<[email protected]>;
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Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2009 12:03 AM
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Thomas Jefferson in 1807 commentedthathe
didn't believe the Weston Meteorite fell out of the sk
Jefferson's famous quote is researched in the book "The History of
Meteorites and Key Meteorite Collections" (2006). In summary, the book
states that it is hearsay and "would not be acceptable in a court of law".
Basically there is no truth to the matter; no documentation of him ever
saying those words.
Matt Morgan
------Original Message------
From: Peter Scherff
Sender: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Thomas Jefferson in 1807 commented thathe
didn't believe the Weston Meteorite fell out of the sk
Sent: Sep 1, 2009 5:36 AM
Hi,
I have a friend who looked into this famous "quote" of Jefferson's,
he was unable to find a contemporary source for it. Does anyone know of a
source; letter, diary or other account written at the time that Jefferson
supposedly said it? I would love to be able to find it. Until then I would
hesitate to put words into Thomas Jefferson's mouth.
Thanks,
Peter
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Cox
Sent: Tuesday, September 01, 2009 1:15 AM
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Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Thomas Jefferson in 1807 commented that he
didn't believe the Weston Meteorite fell out of the sk
Yes, you all got it right!!!!!!!!! APPLAUSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thomas Jefferson did comment in 1807 that he didn't believe that rocks,
aka
"The Weston Meteorite" actually fell out of the sky!!!!
What is the prize that is being offered for answering this trivia
question?
Free meteorites, ad space or ALL the ads you want to post in a week on the
list!!!
Wishing you all clear skies and all the meteorites your home can store.
Have a good one!!!!!
Brian
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