And in so extensive a
correspondence as I am subject to, and still considerably on public
matters, it would be a sensible convenience to myself, as well as those
who have occasion to receive letters from me. It happens, too, as I was
told at the time (for I have never looked into it myself), that it was
done by two distinct acts on both the former occasions. Mr. Eppes, I
think, mentioned this to me. I know from the Post Master General, that
Mr. Adams franks all his letters. I state this matter to you as being my
representative, which must apologize for the trouble of it. We have been
seasonable since you left us. Yesterday evening and this morning we have
had refreshing showers, which will close and confirm the business of
planting. Affectionately yours,
Th: Jefferson.
LETTER LXXXII.--TO THE PRESIDENT, August 17, 1809
TO THE PRESIDENT.
Monticello, August 17, 1809.
Dear Sir,
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I never doubted the chicanery of the Anglomen, on whatsoever measures
you should take in consequence of the disavowal of Erskine; yet I am
satisfied that both the proclamations have been sound. The first has
been sanctioned by universal approbation; and although it was not
literally the case foreseen by the legislature, yet it was a proper
extension of their provision to a case similar, though not the same.
It proved to the whole world our desire of accommodation, and must have
satisfied every candid federalist on that head.
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