1To Thomas Jefferson from the Vermont House of Representatives, [5 November 1801] (Jefferson Papers)
Although we are by no means fond of formal Addresses, to any of our rulers, yet, as the practice has already obtained, our silence on the present auspicious occasion might be falsely interpreted into an indifference toward your person, your political opinions, or your Administration. We take, therefore, this earliest opportunity to assure you, that we love and admire the federal constitution,...
2To Thomas Jefferson from “The Voice of A Sybil,” [before 6 November 1801] (Jefferson Papers)
In my travels, through several countys of the state of Pennsylvania, three different, political sentiments obtruded themeselvs upon my observations. the first was a very impatient desire to see Your speak, to the insuing Congress—the scecond was, an Extreem apprehention, least federalism, and the Constitution should fall together—and a new one be formed by the present government—And the third...