Thomas Sims, Leesburg, Va., to Leven Powell, Member of Congress, City of Washington, D.C., 1801 February 20

Item — Box: 2, Folder: 65

Identifier: id23016

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Thomas Sims, Leesburg, Va., to Leven Powell, Member of Congress, City of Washington, D.C., 1801 February 20

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Scope and Contents

Is curious as to the selection of the President and gives his support to Aaron Burr; feels that Jefferson has become committed to "dangerous doctrine" and would govern only by narrow views, not general principles; on the local scene, constituents are opposed to his (LP) voting in favor of the continuation of the Sedition Laws, and the rumor of his LP being in favor of monarchy...

Dates

Creation: 1801 February 20

Creator

From the Collection: Powell, Leven, 1737-1810 (Person)

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