Could the contrary of this be
proved, I should conclude, either that there is no God, or that he is a
malevolent being. You have heard of the federal convention, now sitting
at Philadelphia, for the amendment of the Confederation. Eleven States
appointed delegates certainly; it was expected that Connecticut would
also appoint, the moment its Assembly met. Rhode Island had refused. I
expect they will propose several amendments; that that relative to our
commerce will probably be adopted immediately, but that the others must
wait to be adopted, one after another, in proportion as the minds of the
States ripen for them. Dr. Franklin enjoys good health. I shall always
be happy to hear from you, being, with sentiments of very sincere esteem
and respect, Dear Sir, your most obedient and most humble servant,
Th: Jefferson.
LETTER LXV.--TO B. VAUGHAN, July 2, 1787
TO B. VAUGHAN.
Paris, July 2, 1787.
Dear Sir,
Your favor of February the 16th came to my hands in the moment I was
setting out on a tour through the southern parts of France and northern
of Italy, from which I am but just now returned.
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