Thomas Jefferson Papers

Gideon Granger to Thomas Jefferson, 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 (Biog. Dir. Cong. description begins Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774-1989, Washington, D.C., 1989 description ends ).

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