Thomas Jefferson actually said...

The first application by the ambassador for restitution of the vessels taken in violation of blockade having been yielded to,

after which the inference is obvious that a renewal of the presents is to be expected to renew the prolongation of peace for another term.

the only remaining cause of difference brought forward by him is the requisition of a present of naval stores to secure a peace for three ye...

The Senate having advised and consented to the ratification of a convention between the United States and the Cherokee Indians, concluded at...