Thomas Jefferson was right-handed. However, in the fall of 1786, after breaking his right wrist in Paris, Jefferson temporarily used his left hand for writing letters. One of his most famous letters — sometimes referred to as the "Head and Heart" letter — was written entirely with his left hand.[1]
Although Jefferson's "left-handed letters" are surprisingly legible, they are clearly different from his normal handwriting, as shown by these examples:
- Anna Berkes, 2/14/08
