Thomas Jefferson. I join Mr. Adams in thanking you, gentlemen, for the confidence you have in us.
Roger Sherman. Gentlemen of the committee, I move that we take a recess until to-night so as to give the sub-committee time to prepare the Declaration.
Mr. Adams. I second the motion.
Mr. Franklin. As many as favor the motion make it known by saying "aye" (ayes respond). The ayes seem to have it, the ayes have it, and the committee will take a recess until eight o'clock to-night.
(Mr. Franklin and Mr. Sherman leave Mr. Adams and Mr. Jefferson to themselves to deliberate over the Declaration.)
Mr. Jefferson. Mr. Adams, I suggest that you make the draft of this Declaration.
Mr. Adams. I will not!
Mr. Jefferson. [4]You should do it.
Mr. Adams. Oh, no!