It has done honor to themselves, entitled them to the confidence of their fellow citizens in every part of the Union, and must strengthen the general determination to protect them efficaciously under all circumstances which may occur.
Editor's note · Context
Jefferson praises the efforts of the inhabitants of certain territories in defending their country.
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