1To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Anthony, 22 January 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
It is the indispenceable duty of every enlightened Lawgiver, to have accurate information of the situation, and Circumstances, of the country for whom he is to legislate; & to acquire a perfect knowledge, of the Character, the manners, Habitudes, and inclinations, of its people, before he can expect to be sucessful in laying down those rules which are suitable for their Government, but with...