Letter from Thomas Jefferson, Washington, D.C., to Wilson Cary Nicholas, 1806 April 13 : autograph manuscript signed.

Discussing the current political climate in Congress including the dextrousness of Federalist senators Tracy and Bayard; saying Federalists in the House of Representatives were in "perpetual opposition" to the administration by allying with Republican senators; expressing confidence that the people will make sure schisms in Congress do not upset the system; saying that he can only explain the details of this when they meet in person while Congress is on recess.
Concerning the political situation in the Senate.