[14] These peculiarities, it would seem, are not of equal force in the South American States, owing, in part, perhaps, to a former degradation, produced by colonial vassalage; but principally to the lesser contrast of colours. The difference is not striking between that of many of the Spanish and Portuguese Creoles and that of many of the mixed breed.—J. M.
[15] Letters and other Writings of James Madison, III, 495-498.
[16] Letters and other Writings of James Madison, III, 541-542.
[17] Letters and other Writings of James Madison, III, 2-3.
[18] Letters and other Writings of James Madison, IV, 60.
[19] Ibid., IV, 188.
[20] Letters and other Writings of James Madison, IV, 192.
[21] Letters and other Writings of James Madison, IV, 213-214.
[22] Letters and other Writings of James Madison, IV, 274-279.
[23] Letters and other Writings of James Madison, IV, 301.