1Enclosure: Testimonials to John A. Robertson’s Character, 20 January–29 July 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
We the undersigned, have been long acquainted with John A. Robertson , Esq., and have always and do view him as a gentleman of unquestionable honor , probity , and integrity . JAMES H. MUNFORD , High Sheriff, Nottoway ,
2Thomas Jefferson to John A. Robertson, 29 December 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
I have duly recieved your favor of the 20 th and see in it a great proof of your candor and justice. of the two great parties which divided our nation in it’s early stage, the one wished to strengthen the hands of the Executive, the other of the Representative branch of the government. the latter was my own disposition, resulting from reading, experience and reflection; and my election to the...