doi:10.7916/3np2-9n63[Document, 1786 May 05]Jay, John, 1745-1829correspondencetextUnited States--History--1783-1865Jay, John, 1745-1829Jefferson is right, "the liberty of the press is too important to the public to be restrained for the sake of personal Considerations..." Moreover, people can protect themselves by their good actions, and truth will win out over calumny. The malevolence of attacks, although noted, will give him no great concern and will be born with fortitude.