To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 28 September 1802
From Gideon Granger
Suffield Septr. 28. 1802
Dr Sir.
Our Elections are passed and altho the Tories will have a handsome majority yet their Infamous falshoods notwithstanding we have certainly gained upon them. I have a return from Thirty Nine Towns who return 73 members—we have Thirty nine members—They 34—last may—They had 46—we 27. I have This moment examined an additional list. There are many new names—but I can perceive, among those I know an Increase of Three or four in our favor. I have visited my friends in Hamp: Co. Ms. In that State I think we may calculate upon 7 members of Congress—have an even chance for the eighth—and one not desperate for the Ninth. I shall visit Boston shortly—on my return I will communicate Such Information as I shall acquire.
With great Esteem your friend
Gidn Granger
RC (DLC); at foot of text: “The Presidt. of the United States”; endorsed by TJ as received 5 Oct. and so recorded in SJL.
Massachusetts elected seven Republicans and ten Federalists to the Eighth congress (
).