I just saw your piece about Edward Coles and his correspondence with Thomas Jefferson. I enjoyed the article, and think it helps illuminate the contradictions among our Founding Fathers concerning the issue of slavery. I do have one suggestion, however. The illustration of Jefferson which accompanies your essay, especially considering the title, may, for the uninformed, give the impression that it is a picture of Coles. I modestly suggest that you may wish to use a picture of Coles (several are available) or even two illustrations-one of Jefferson and one of Coles. Incidentally as you likely know, Edward Coles played a key role in preventing Illinois (of which he was the second governor) from becoming a slave state. Not surprising given his ant-slavery viewpoints as outlined in your article.
Ms. Hudson:
I just saw your piece about Edward Coles and his correspondence with Thomas Jefferson. I enjoyed the article, and think it helps illuminate the contradictions among our Founding Fathers concerning the issue of slavery. I do have one suggestion, however. The illustration of Jefferson which accompanies your essay, especially considering the title, may, for the uninformed, give the impression that it is a picture of Coles. I modestly suggest that you may wish to use a picture of Coles (several are available) or even two illustrations-one of Jefferson and one of Coles. Incidentally as you likely know, Edward Coles played a key role in preventing Illinois (of which he was the second governor) from becoming a slave state. Not surprising given his ant-slavery viewpoints as outlined in your article.
Charles Titus