1From Thomas Jefferson to Joseph Alston, 4 August 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I have duly recieved your letter of July 6. covering the resolutions of the legislature of South Carolina of June 29. and I see in those resolutions a new manifestation of the National spirit of which South Carolina has given so many proofs. it is the more exemplary, as it is certain that no state sacrifices more by the operation of a measure which, whether to avoid war, or to prepare for it,...
2From Thomas Jefferson to Joseph Alston, 23 January 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieved a few days ago, your favor of Dec. 26. covering the very flattering resolutions of the legislature of South Carolina, and I beg leave, through the same channel, to return the answer. it is highly consolatory to those charged with the care of the National affairs to be approved by their constituents, and to recieve assurances of their cooperation & support in whatsoever measures the...