it's my pleasure to welcome andrew burstein and nancy isenberg for the launch of their joint book, "madison and jefferson," published by random house. they are both of history at louisiana state university. andrew has written widely on the 19th century, done two books on jefferson, "jefferson's secrets" which is published in 2005, and nancy most recent data biography of aaron burr. she earlier published on the origins the women's rights movement in america, in a book called "sex and citizenship in antebellum america." andrew and nancy are old time friends of the thomas jefferson foundation. they are both a former fellows and residents. they are known to many members of this audience and i'm delighted to welcome them back. so please join me in welcoming andrew and nancy. [applause] >> within days of taking office of the fourth president of the united states, james madison received a letter from rebecca, a well educated philadelphia and, one of the gentle folk of that city. she petitioned him to begin his administered with an act of generosity by pardoning aaron burr who was then living in ex

>> former president of james madison and thomas jefferson are examined in andrew burstein and nancy isenberg's new book, "madison and jefferson." thomas jefferson's monticello in charlottesville, virginia, hosts the event. >> good afternoon. my name is