The Attorney General of the United States has made a statement of the
grounds of this determination, a copy of which I have the honor to
enclose you. I am, in consequence, charged by the President of the
United States to express to you his expectation, and at the same time
his confidence that you will be pleased to take immediate and effectual
measures for having the ship Grange and her cargo restored to the
British owners, and the persons taken on board her set at liberty.
I am persuaded, Sir, you will be sensible, on mature consideration, that
in forming these determinations, the government of the United States has
listened to nothing but the dictates of immutable justice: they consider
the rigorous exercise of that virtue as the surest means of preserving
perfect harmony between the United States and the powers at war.
I have the honor to be, with sentiments of great respect, Sir, your most
obedient and most humble servant,
Th: Jefferson.
[* The parts of this letter which are mere repetitions of what is
contained in the preceding, to the British Minister, are omitted.]
LETTER CXLIX.--TO THE GOVERNOR OF VIRGINIA, May 21,1793
TO THE GOVERNOR OF VIRGINIA.
Philadelphia, May 21,1793.
Sir,
I have been duly honored with your favor of May the 8th, covering the
letter of Mr.
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