1To Thomas Jefferson from David Lummis, 15 February 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Believing, as I do, that every individual in society has a right to communicate his ideas on subjects involving national concerns, in a proper manner, to the first magistrate of the people; I have taken the liberty to offer for your Excellency’s consideration, a few thoughts on a subject of the greatest importance. Doubtless it must be granted that the existence of Slavery in the United States...