“Jefferson could write, “I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just.” — Stephen E. Ambrose Copy Share Image
“I view [your undertaking],” Jefferson would write to Astor, “as the germ of a great, free and independent empire on that side… — Peter Stark Copy Share Image
“But let us not forget, too, that it was John Adams who nominated George Washington to be commander-in-chief of the Continental Army.… — David McCullough Copy Share Image
![“I view [your undertaking],” Jefferson would write to Astor, “as the germ of a great, free and independent empire on that side of our continent, and that liberty and self-government spreading from that side as well as this side, will ensure their complete establishment over the whole.” quote by Peter Stark](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/2fe/peter-stark-92611_freedom_i-view-your-undertaking-jefferson-would_2884726.jpg)
