[70] Cf. Jefferson to Wirt, 3d May, 1811. Jefferson’s Writings, vol. v. p. 593.

[71] Letter to George Clinton, Jr., dated 5th April, 1806. Writings, vol. i. p. 295.

[72] Gallatin’s Writings, Endorsement on letter of G. Clinton, Jr., vol. i. p. 298.

[73] See “Decius, II.,” Richmond Enquirer, November, 1806, republished in the Aurora for 25th November, 1806.

[74] See Randolph’s speeches in Congress of May 26, 1812, and 15th April, 1824.

[75] Omitted in final draft.

[76] State Papers, Finance, ii. p. 212.

[77] Gallatin’s Writings, i. 330.

[78] Jefferson’s Writings, v. 42.

[79] State Papers, xiv. 194.