Thomas Jefferson actually said...

The commissioner has been induced to go beyond this limit probably by the just attentions due to the strong interest which the State of Georgia feels in making this particular acquisition.

12/13/1804

https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu...

More Thomas Jefferson Quotes

"They are, as you will perceive, but a small proportion of the whole."
"Our expectation was that an intercourse should be kept up between the ex-Bashaw and the commodore."
"I ask their advice and consent as to its ratification."
"Their services to be compensated are from the 1st day of June last."

View All Thomas Jefferson Quotes