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Excerpt from The Writings of Thomas Jefferson, Vol. 6: Being His Autobiography, Correspondence, Reports, Messages, Addresses, and Other Writings, Official and Private
Dear sir, - I am here after a long absence, having been con fined at home a month by rheumatism. I thought myself equal to the journey when I set out, but I have suffered much coming, staying, and shall, returning. If I am not better after a little rest at home, I shall set out for the warm springs. The object of this letter is to inform Mrs. Burwell that a ring, which she left where she washed the morning of leaving Fludd's, is safe and will be delivered to her order or to herself when she passes. I have not seen the President since he came home, nor do I know what has passed with Foster from the fountain head but through a channel in which I have confidence, I learn he has de livered a formal note in the name of his government, declaring that the circumstances of the war oblige them to take possession of the ocean, and permit no commerce on it but through their ports. Thus their purpose is at length avowed. They cannot from their own resources maintain the navy necessary to retain the dominion of the ocean, and mean that other nations shall be assessed to maintain their own chains. Should the king die, as is probable, although the ministry which would come in stand so committed to repeal the orders of Council, I doubt if the na tion will permit it. For the usurpation of the sea has become a national disease. This state of things annihilates the culture of tobacco, except of about hhds. On the prime lands. Wheat and Flour keep up. Wheat was at 9s. 6d. At Richmond ten days ago. I have Sold mine here at the Richmond price, abating 2s, but 8s. A bushel has been offered for machined wheat. Present me respectfully to Mrs. Burwell, and accept as surances of affectionate respect and esteem.
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