The Adams-Jefferson Letters: The Complete Correspondence Between Thomas Jefferson and Abigail and John Adams. Chapel Hill, N.C.: Univesity of North Carolina Press, 1959. This work collects all the known letters between Abigail and John Adams and Jefferson; a one-volume paperback edition was published in 1988.
White House Trivia. 1  There are 132 rooms, 35 bathrooms, and 6 levels in the Residence. There are also 412 doors, 147 windows, 28 fireplaces, 8 staircases, and 3 elevators. 2  At various times in history, the White House has been known as the President's Palace, the President's House, and the Executive Mansion..
It took 8 years to build the White House (Oct. 13, 1792 - Nov. 1, 1800), and the total dollar amount for building the White House was $232,371.83. This information was retrieved from Gary Walters, former White House Chief Usher. Please see the related links for additional information.