Thomas J. Page, no place, to Leven Powell, Washington, D.C., 1801 February 5

Has gotten the public opinion of Loudoun Co. concerning the upcoming presidential election, as was requested, all prefer Jefferson over Burr except a few, who fear that Jefferson will do away with the U.S. Navy, as well as be dictated to by violent men, since his character is "deficient in firmness", however, the alternative is also "dreadful" because of Burr's suspicious character.