The Correspondence of Thomas Jefferson
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PAINE, THOMAS / RIGHTS OF MAN
The papers which I send Mr. Randolph weekly, and which I presume you
see, will have shown you what a dust Paine's pamphlet has kicked up
here. My last to Mr. Randolph will have given an explanation as to
myself, which I had not time to give when I sent you the pamphlet. A
writer, under the name of Publicola, in attacking all Paine's
principles, is very desirous of involving me in the same censure with
the author. I certainly merit the same, for I profess the same
principles; but it is equally certain I never meant to have entered as
a volunteer into the cause. My occupations do not permit it.
to James Monroe, 10 July 1791
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