1From Thomas Jefferson to Pierce Butler, 11 August 1800 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of July 28 . is safely recieved, and recieved with great pleasure, it having been long since we have been without communication . you will have percieved, on your return to Philadelphia, a great change in the spirit of this place. ‘the arrogancy of the proud hath ceased, and the patient & meek look up.’ I do not know how matters are in the quarter you have been in, but all North of...