October 1808
Jefferson, Thomas (1743-1826)
[Thomas Jefferson's defense of the Embargo Act of 1807]
Sent to the town clerk, Nathaniel C. Allen. Circular sent in response to criticisms of the Embargo Act of 1807 by people in the town of Gloucester, Massachusetts. Explains and defends the Embargo Act and rejects the call for a special convening...
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