[monkey]

Nothing to be ashamed of. I meant that he is the least known because little that he said or wrote survived. Even a general outline of his life can only be vaguely pieced together.

Mason conceived of and wrote the Virginia Bill of Rights, which was the basis for the Bill of Rights, and he was something of a mentor to the brilliant Madison. Mason refused to sign the Constitution (for a whole bunch of reasons, including the lack of a declaration of rights), which caused a falling out with Washington, after which he more-or-less faded from the national scene.

[Lady In Blue]

Mason conceived of and wrote the Virginia Bill of Rights, which was the basis for the Bill of Rights, and he was something of a mentor to the brilliant Madison. Mason refused to sign the Constitution (for a whole bunch of reasons, including the lack of a declaration of rights), which caused a falling out with Washington, after which he more-or-less faded from the national scene.

Thanks for the info! I think I heard something this morning on my local all news radio.The report said that after 14 years,congress has approved a monument for Mason somewhere near the Jefferson memorial.Now,if they can do that for Mason,why in the world can't they do it for Adams?!