21To Thomas Jefferson from Ephraim Kirby, 18 March 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty to convey to you the enclosed Pamphlet .—It contains sentiments which I believe will meet your approbation. The author lives in my vicinity, and is an exception from the general character of the Connecticut Clergy.—In the great conflict of political opinion, he has suffered much for righteousness sake. Permit me Sir, to mention, that if either the office of Post Master...