 I cannot have escaped error; it is incident to our imperfect nature. But I may say, with truth, my errors have been of the understanding not of intention : and that the advancement of their rights and interests has been the constant motive for every measure.  Cobbett's Weekly Political Register - Page 10031808Full view - About this book
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...had made mistakes conducting the people's business, but he reminded Americans "that the advancement of their rights and interests has been the constant motive for every measure." Given the difficult challenges met in his second administration, Jefferson warned that the future held... | |
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...say with truth my errors have been of the understanding, not of intention, and that the advancement of their rights and interests has been the constant...their indulgence. Looking forward with anxiety to future destinies, I trust that in their steady character, unshaken by difficulties, in their love of... | |
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...say with truth my errors have been of the understanding, not of intention, and that the ad* vancement of their rights and interests .has been the constant...On these considerations I solicit their indulgence. Look* ing forward with anxiety to their future destinies* I trust, that in their steady character,... | |
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