a lot of people suggest, for example, that lucretia, his wife, was a burden.he did not like washington. washington wasn't a very popular place for the family because of her. well, what i discovered was she went to washington with him regularly until 1835. by 1835 she'd buried all sin of her daughters -- all six of her daughter, she had about six or seven grandchildren that she was raising her at ashland, and, you know, she just did not have the time to go to washington. she had other responsibilities. when she was in washington, she basically supported his career and was hardly the recluse that historians have painted her as being. the sons had their problems. there is a strain of mood disorder that is evident in the early generations of the family. all five of his sons suffered from melancholy or depression, to use -- melancholy was the 19th century term. but they also all became with one exception, they all became successful businessmen. one served in the house of representatives, one served in the state legislature. one was -- two of them were tremendous ho

lucretia and the other children and grandchildren. and so and would be the big sister to her brother's. they had slaves at that point in time he took care of the children and made sure that they did not get into trouble. free to ride and romp and play as they would. and you can imagine in the south it is a large home, but for five or six, seven children at any one time they get stalled very quickly. they were out and about and doing things. >> and when did this tragedy began? when did it all of them have? >> within a year of their marriage. their first daughter died in childbirth. and then it was just a succession. they buried all six of their daughters. only two mated to an age to marry. they married very young, and then, of course, this scourge of women in the 19th century with childbirth. it killed of. they died shortly after having children. but 1823, i think, they lost to dallas. of have to check my dates. but at least two daughters in that year. they lost $2 as a result of the her in this trip to washington. one died in lebanon,

you know she's our families we have to teach the kids another special thing is lucretia in the restaurant is situated only reason there is everything. really. translates to. running one hundred meters. of the river you expect to be pulling. on not allowed anywhere near the. place instead relaxation sun swimming and good food is the key. take a look at. all the very cool water we have here where we've got the traditional cold. across. a very nice that takes about half an hour to get supplies shall that's without. is well worth the entire area is completely natural and. it's a bit short. during the winter months perfect. returning to the sea. is an ideal choice. across the. capital from a totally different perspective. thank you very. obviously. train station takes you through the university area. and of course continues passing. schools. each one has its. cruise. points cruise. trip takes a few hours. a surprise. i think. people out. is an ideal way to see the city the air is fresh and there are no around it's just you and the russian capital. in the summer heat just the capital. which is