Thomas Jefferson actually said...

"It was deemed proper to give this proof of friendship to the Bey, and the ambassador was informed the vessels would be restored."

"Her restitution was claimed by the Bey of Tunis with a threat of war in terms so serious that on withdrawing from the blockade of Tripoli the commanding officer of the squadron thought it his duty to ..."

"From the Territories of Orleans, Louisiana, and Michigan complete returns have not yet been received."

"It will be perceived that some of these are not of recent dates, and that from the States of Maryland and Delaware no returns are stated."