We were a part of interpretive political discussion byinterpreters: Patrick Henry, George Wythe, professor of law and teacher of Thomas Jefferson, Martha Washington who came to Williamsburg to receive honors for her husband, General Washington, and Lydia Bragnax, a slave servant to George Wythe. Lydia responded to the news that “all men are created equal” which she had read in the local newspaper. She believed, hoped, some day this would include the slaves. Another slave who had listened to her speak spoke up and said he more than freedom wanted to be allowed to “just go home”.