But
we have a faction to whose hostile passions the torture even of right
into wrong is a delicious gratification. Their malice I have long
learned to disregard, their censure to deem praise. But I observe,
that some republicans are not satisfied (even while we are receiving
liberally from others) that this small return should be made. They will
think more justly at another day: but, in the mean time, I wish to avoid
offence. My prayer to you, therefore, is, that you will be so good,
under the enclosed order, as to receive these two tierces of seed from
Falls and Brown, and pay them their disbursements for freight, &c. which
I will immediately remit you on knowing the amount. Of the seed, when
received, be so good as to make manure for your garden. When rotted with
a due mixture of stable manure or earth, it is the best in the world.
I rely on your friendship to excuse this trouble, it being necessary I
should not commit myself again to persons of whose honor, or the want of
it, I know nothing.
Accept the assurances of my constant esteem and respect.
Th: Jefferson.
LETTER LXXVIII.--TO M. DUPONT DE NEMOURS, March 2, 1809
TO M. DUPONT DE NEMOURS.
Washington, March 2, 1809.
Dear Sir,
My last to you was of May the 2nd; since which I have received yours of
May the 25th, June the 1st, July the 23rd, 24th, and September the 5th,
and distributed the two pamphlets according to your desire.
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