Such of the individuals only, therefore, as were citizens of
the United States, were singled out for prosecution. But this second
attempt being after full knowledge of what had been done on the first,
and indicating a disposition to go on in opposition to the laws, they
are to take their course against all persons concerned, whether citizens
or aliens; the latter, while within our jurisdiction and enjoying the
protection of the laws, being bound to obedience to them, and to avoid
disturbances of our peace within, or acts which would commit it without,
equally as citizens are.
I have the honor to be, with sentiments of great respect, and esteem,
Sir, your most obedient and most humble servant,
Th: Jefferson.
LETTER CLVIII.--TO MR. HAMMOND, June 19, 1793
TO MR. HAMMOND.
Philadelphia, June 19, 1793.
Sir,
I had the honor to address you a letter on the 29th of May was
twelvemonth, on the articles still unexecuted of the treaty of peace
between the two nations. The subject was extensive and important,
and therefore rendered a certain degree of delay in the reply to
be expected. But it has now become such as naturally to generate
disquietude. The interest we have in the western posts, the blood and
treasure which their detention costs us daily, cannot but produce a
corresponding anxiety on our part.
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