Step-by-step explanation:
John Jay expresses concern in this letter to Thomas Jefferson about the powerlessness of the government in the early United States. He fears that the current state of things will lead to a loss of interest in liberty among the rational and well-intended citizens, and that they will turn towards a government that can protect them against oppression and upheaval. Jay also warns that if the situation continues, tyranny may arise or even the more intelligent citizens may desire a king. He believes that the government at the time is not able to effectively govern and maintain order, and this is causing difficulty in the early United States.