Thomas Jefferson to Gideon Granger, 14 July 1805
To Gideon Granger
Washington July 14. 05.
Dear Sir
Of mr Redick I know nothing, not even the place or state of his residence. dating a letter ‘at Washington’ & ‘in America’ is about equivalent. I inclose you his letter ‘ut valeat quantum valere potest.’
On the subject of the Maysville petition I have no other information than that contains. it is written with some eagerness for their object. to feel passion is lawful for them: not for us. I inclose the petition to you that you may give the subject a serious reconsideration, and do in it what shall appear best. Accept affectionate salutations & assurances of great respect & esteem.
Th: Jefferson
PoC (DLC); at foot of text: “Mr. Granger.” Enclosure: David Redick to TJ, 4 July, recorded in SJL as received 13 July from “Washn.” with notation “P.M.G.,” but not found.
ut valeat quantum valere potest: to have such effect as it can (Vol. 42:283n).