I avoid Jefferson. He writes one thing and a few days later, writes an explanation of what he wrote a few days before which interprets the matter differently than one might think. He appears to be constantly in conflict with himself.
Amen! And preach on.
I wish I could clarify this further. In many cases, Jefferson was trying to be polite, always seeking "peace" when he got caught in the middle. (Sometimes, he drives me crazy).
I prefer Madison because he is direct and does not waiver and consider Madison the "Constitutional Dictionary".
That old "Define your words so I know of what you speak" comes to mind and he was the Master.