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It is, therefore, with the sincerest pleasure I have observed on the part of the British government various manifestations of a just and friendly disposition towards us; we wish to cultivate peace and friendship with all nations, believing that course most conducive to the welfare of our own; it is natural that these friendships should bear some proportion to the common interests of the parties.   Jefferson, Thomas

 

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Source: THOMAS JEFFERSON, letter to Sir John Sinclair, July 31, 1816.The Writings of Thomas Jefferson, ed. Andrew A. Lipscomb, vol. 15, p. 54 . · This quote is tagged Uncategorised · Search on Google Books to find all references and sources for this quotation · Help your friends discover QB

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