In that situation, it will always be a
pleasure to me to see you, and to repeat to you the assurances of my
constant friendship and respect.
Th: Jefferson.
LETTER LXXVI.--TO THOMAS MANN RANDOLPH, February 7, 1809
TO THOMAS MANN RANDOLPH.
Washington, February 7, 1809.
Dear Sir,
I thought Congress had taken their ground firmly for continuing
their embargo till June, and then war. But a sudden and unaccountable
revolution of opinion took place the last week, chiefly among the New
England and New York members, and in a kind of panic, they voted the 4th
of March for removing the embargo, and by such a majority as gave
all reason to believe, they would not agree either to war or
non-intercourse. This, too, was after we had become satisfied, that
the Essex Junto had found their expectation desperate, of inducing the
people there to either separation or forcible opposition. The majority
of Congress, however, has now rallied to the removing the embargo on the
4th of March, non-intercourse with France and Great Britain, trade every
where else, and continuing war preparations. The further details are not
yet settled, but I believe it is perfectly certain that the embargo
will be taken off the 4th of March. Present my warmest affections to my
dearest Martha, and the young ones, and accept the assurances of them to
yourself.
Th: Jefferson.
LETTER LXXVII.--TO JOHN HOLLINS, February 19, 1809
TO JOHN HOLLINS.
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