Thomas Jefferson actually said...

I have thought it my duty to await their authority for using force in any degree which could be avoided.

To their wisdom, then, I look for the course I am to pursue, and will pursue with sincere zeal that which they shall approve.

Before this convention was returned to Spain with our ratification the transfer of Louisiana by France to the United States took place, an e...

Then high offense was manifested at the act of Congress establishing a collection district on the Mobile, although by an authentic declarati...