Benjamin Banneker.
D'John James
The American mathematician and astronomer you are referring to is Thomas Jefferson's contemporary, Benjamin Banneker. Banneker was instrumental in the surveying of Washington, D.C., and he is well-known for his correspondence with Jefferson, where he challenged the moral implications of slavery and advocated for the rights of African Americans. His efforts significantly contributed to discussions about race and equality in early American history.
Andrew Ellicott was instrumental in surveying Washington, D.C., and is noted for his correspondence with Thomas Jefferson during the process. Ellicott was appointed by President George Washington to oversee the survey of the new capital, and his letters to Jefferson, who was then the Secretary of State, provided updates and insights on the progress and challenges of the project. Their correspondence reflects the collaborative efforts and vision behind the establishment of the nation's capital.
Benjamin Banneker
Benjamin Banneker was the African-American mathematician and astronomer that helped to survey Washington D.C., In 1789 he was called on to assist George Ellicott and Pierce Charles L'Enfant in laying out what would become the nation's capital.
The Committee of Correspondence was initiated by the Patriot leaders of the thirteen colonies. The leaders included General George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, and Ethan Allen.
Committes of correspondence
Washington and Jefferson College is located in Washington (city), Washington County, PA.
Thomas Jefferson suggested that each colony form a Committee of Correspondence
Jefferson was a member of The Contenintal Congress, The Virgina House of Burgesses, and Virginia's Committee of Correspondence.
Yes, Thomas Jefferson and George Washington were friends and colleagues, with Jefferson serving as Washington's Secretary of State during his presidency.
Washington Jefferson Mowry has written: '[Manuscript poems]'