Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson , in particular , saw in this question , as well as in the other twelve , the influence of the Federalists -- his political rivals ; .
Secretary of State too agreed a proclamation was in order , though perhaps not an official one .
Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson , in particular , saw in this question , as well as in the other twelve , the influence of the Federalists -- his political rivals ; yet he too agreed a proclamation was in order , though perhaps not an official one .