Thomas Jefferson actually said...

"I communicate to Congress the inclosed letters from Governor Hull, respecting the Indians in the vicinity of Detroit residing within our lines."

"They contain information of the state of things in that quarter which will properly enter into their view in estimating the means to be provided for the defense of our country generally."

"The communications now made, shewing the great and increasing dangers with which our vessels, our seamen, and merchandise are threatened on the high seas and elsewhere from the belligerent powers of E..."

"Their wisdom will also see the necessity of making every preparation for whatever events may grow out of the present crisis."