I see copied from the American Magazine two numbers
of a paper signed Don Quixote, most excellently adapted to introduce the
real truth to the minds even of the most prejudiced.
I would, with great pleasure, have written the letter you desired in
behalf of your friend, but there are existing circumstances which
render a letter from me to that magistrate as improper as it would be
unavailing. I shall be happy, on some more fortunate occasion, to prove
to you my desire of serving your wishes.
I some time ago received a letter from a Mr. M'Gregory of Derby, in your
State; it is written with such a degree of good sense and appearance
of candor, as entitles it to an answer. Yet the writer being entirely
unknown to me, and the stratagems of the times very multifarious, I
have thought it best to avail myself of your friendship, and enclose the
answer to you. You will see its nature. If you find from the character
of the person to whom it is addressed, that no improper use would
probably be made of it, be so good as to seal and send it. Otherwise
suppress it.
How will the vote of your State and Rhode Island be as to A. and P.?
I am, with great and sincere esteem, Dear Sir, your friend and servant,
Th: Jefferson.
LETTER CCLXI.--TO URIAH M'GREGORY, August 13, 1800
TO URIAH M'GREGORY.
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