[meteorite-list] Thomas Jefferson in 1807 commented thathe didn't believe the Weston Meteorite fell out of the sk

From: Matt Morgan <mail_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Tue, 1 Sep 2009 14:03:58 +0000
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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
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From: Peter Scherff
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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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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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