Home of Jefferson's Girlfriend Excavated

General Science / Archaeology & Fossils

(AP) -- The excavation of a hidden chamber at the former home of Thomas Jefferson's girlfriend has not turned up any love letters - yet. "We still have about 2 feet further down to dig," said Thane Harpole, who is leading the project along with fellow archaeologist David Brown.

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