When Merry made a complaint about protocol to James Madison, Madison increased the offence by referring to it as "a matter of very little moment". Jefferson's hostility extended to Mrs. Merry, whom he called a "virago", though Aaron Burr greatly admired her.
When Merry complained about protocol to James Madison, Madison amplified the offense by dismissing it as "a trivial matter". Jefferson's animosity extended to Mrs. Merry, whom he labeled a "strong-willed woman", though Aaron Burr greatly admired her.