::I don't know Jefferson's motives, but you are correct as far as I know--he vetoed the bill, then New York state footed the bill. I'd like to think Jefferson's motives were pure, but I can't say. He claimed that it was unconstitutional, and I'm not certain, but I might agree in his situation. Back then, they actually believed that all powers not given to the federal government were reserved for the states. --[[User:DavidB4|<font color="ForestGreen">David B</font>]] <sup><small>([[User talk:DavidB4|TALK]])</small></sup> 01:27, 29 October 2016 (EDT) | ::I don't know Jefferson's motives, but you are correct as far as I know--he vetoed the bill, then New York state footed the bill. I'd like to think Jefferson's motives were pure, but I can't say. He claimed that it was unconstitutional, and I'm not certain, but I might agree in his situation. Back then, they actually believed that all powers not given to the federal government were reserved for the states. --[[User:DavidB4|<font color="ForestGreen">David B</font>]] <sup><small>([[User talk:DavidB4|TALK]])</small></sup> 01:27, 29 October 2016 (EDT) |