Joseph C. Cabell to Wilson Cary Nicholas, answers a question posed by Nicholas, "I should prefer a foreign to a civil war. If there be any prospect of the efficacy of the embargo & non- intercourse as [?] measures, I should still be inclined to give scope to their action. Of this, you are more competent to decide at Washington, than we are here." Cabell believes that the United States should prepare for war in case it should come. Peace would always be preferable because "the embargo deprives our enemies of the trade of only one country, but us of that of the whole world." Cabell also discusses a letter from Mr. Yancey which states that all the delegates from [John Randolph of Roanoke ?]'s district have urged him to oppose Randolph in the next election. "Randolph's conduct seems to inspire general disgust. The common remark is, he makes mischief wherever he is, & it is time for him to stay at home.", 1808