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—Library JournalOnly two guests were invited from what was arguably the most beautiful, sumptuous, and important social gathering that Thomas Jefferson ever hosted. Each course was ready and laid out in advance so that no servants would get into the dining room to disrupt chat and overhear random remarks, which they might later repeat to others. Privateness was important. Jefferson thought that the future of america of America depended on convincing Alexander Hamilton to agree to a compromise he and Madison were proposing on two conditions that threatened to tear the young republic aside.Plying his guests with the fine wine and exquisite delicacies only a previous ambassador to France could provide, Jefferson establish the level for a compromise that enabled the federal government to pay its debt, both domestic and foreign, and make the American buck ""as good as gold.""In Meal at Mr. Jefferson's, you will discover the little-known story behind this pivotal evening in American record, complete with wine lists, meals, and wonderful illustrations of 1790s New York, then your nation's capital. It is a feast never to be missed for addicts of American record, fine dinner, and a convincing true story well told.
—Library JournalOnly two guests were invited from what was arguably the most beautiful, sumptuous, and important social gathering that Thomas Jefferson ever hosted. Each course was ready and laid out in advance so that no servants would get into the dining room to disrupt chat and overhear random remarks, which they might later repeat to others. Privateness was important. Jefferson thought that the future of america of America depended on convincing Alexander Hamilton to agree to a compromise he and Madison were proposing on two conditions that threatened to tear the young republic aside.Plying his guests with the fine wine and exquisite delicacies only a previous ambassador to France could provide, Jefferson establish the level for a compromise that enabled the federal government to pay its debt, both domestic and foreign, and make the American buck ""as good as gold.""In Meal at Mr. Jefferson's, you will discover the little-known story behind this pivotal evening in American record, complete with wine lists, meals, and wonderful illustrations of 1790s New York, then your nation's capital. It is a feast never to be missed for addicts of American record, fine dinner, and a convincing true story well told.
