Thomas Jefferson actually said...

"We must join in the unprofitable contest of trying which party can do the other the most harm."

"I can not, then, but earnestly recommend to your early consideration the expediency of so modifying our militia system."

"Providence in His goodness gave it an early termination on this occasion and lessened the number of victims which have usually fallen before it."

"Other details necessary for your full information of the state of things between this country and that shall be the subject of another communication."