Extract from Thomas Jefferson to Elbridge Gerry

Philadelphia May 13. 1797.

I have been happy however in believing ... that whatever follies we may be led into as to foreign nations, we shall never give up our union, the last anchor of our hope, & that alone which is to prevent this heavenly country from becoming an arena of gladiators.

PrC (DLC). Published in PTJ, 29:361–6.
Print
Author
Recipient
Date Range
Date
May 13, 1797
Collection
Repository
Quote Category