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Editorial
November 17, 1802
The Recorder
Richmond, Virginia
What is this article about?
The Frederick Town Herald reports irregular delivery of Callender's Recorder newspaper, suspecting postmasters under Gideon Granger of withholding issues with sensitive content like Jefferson's letters to Callender, and calls for vigilance on the post-office amid crisis.
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FROM THE FREDERICK TOWN HERALD.
CALLENDER'S RECORDER
Has, for some time past, come very irregularly to this office. We will not say absolutely that the fault rests with any of Gideon Granger's post masters: but we have remarked that several times, when we have either not received the paper at all, or not by the right mail, it has turned out that something of extraordinary interest had appeared in it; such for instance as the letters from Mr. Jefferson to Mr. Callender, &c. As the editor has never expressed his mind against continuing to exchange with us, and as persons elsewhere may have been disappointed in the same way, it is certainly right that he should be informed of the frequent miscarriage of his paper on the road, if he has been punctual in forwarding it. At any rate, the public good requires, particularly at this crisis, that every suspicious appearance about the post-office department should be carefully watched and noticed.
CALLENDER'S RECORDER
Has, for some time past, come very irregularly to this office. We will not say absolutely that the fault rests with any of Gideon Granger's post masters: but we have remarked that several times, when we have either not received the paper at all, or not by the right mail, it has turned out that something of extraordinary interest had appeared in it; such for instance as the letters from Mr. Jefferson to Mr. Callender, &c. As the editor has never expressed his mind against continuing to exchange with us, and as persons elsewhere may have been disappointed in the same way, it is certainly right that he should be informed of the frequent miscarriage of his paper on the road, if he has been punctual in forwarding it. At any rate, the public good requires, particularly at this crisis, that every suspicious appearance about the post-office department should be carefully watched and noticed.
What sub-type of article is it?
Press Freedom
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Post Office
Mail Delivery
Callender's Recorder
Jefferson Letters
Postal Masters
Press Distribution
What entities or persons were involved?
Gideon Granger
Mr. Jefferson
Mr. Callender
Frederick Town Herald
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Irregular Delivery Of Callender's Recorder
Stance / Tone
Suspicious Of Postal Interference
Key Figures
Gideon Granger
Mr. Jefferson
Mr. Callender
Frederick Town Herald
Key Arguments
Irregular Arrival Of Callender's Recorder At The Office
Possible Fault With Post Masters Under Gideon Granger
Missed Deliveries Coincide With Extraordinary Content Like Jefferson Callender Letters
Editor Likely Punctual In Forwarding
Public Should Watch Post Office For Suspicious Appearances During Crisis