1From Thomas Jefferson to Uriah Forrest, with Enclosure, 31 December 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
Just before I received your favour asking my opinion on our new proposed constitution, I had written my sentiments on the subject fully to my friend Mr. Madison. They concurred so exactly with yours that the communication of them could answer no end but that of shewing my readiness to obey you. I therefore extracted that part from my letter to him, and have reserved it for a good private...