1George Alexander Otis to Thomas Jefferson, 30 January 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
While I have the honor of transmitting you the last volume of my translation, I avail myself of that indulgence which you have already so largely extended towards me, to lay before you a criticism of the venerable John Jay : and though somewhat lengthy, in justice to that estimable man, I beg leave to do it in his own words. “Having as yet received and read only the first volume of the...