Martha Washington Called a Visit From Jefferson One of the Worst Experiences of Her Life
Washington himself was guard about what he in public say about Jefferson , but his wife was a lilliputian more approaching , especially after she became a widow on December 14 , 1799 . Losing George was the worst thing that had ever happened to her , Martha once said — but host Jefferson at Mount Vernon was flop up there . Accordingto a supporter , Martha telephone Jefferson ’s visit the second “ most painful occurrence of her spirit ....