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Jefferson letter on vacancies and office removal to New Haven merchants
Thomas Jefferson argues vacancies arise only from removal, death, or resignation and urges careful, just action to avoid oppression. He denounces partisan exclusions, pleads for merit and constitutional fidelity, and calls for proper corrective measures before restoring trust and self government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomas Jefferson
Erias Cuipman
Committee of the Merchants of
New Haven