Extract from Thomas Jefferson to Richard Rush Monticello Oct. 20. 20. a government of reason is better than one of force. RC (PHi: Gratz Collection). PoC (DLC). Tr (ViU). Print AuthorThomas JeffersonRecipientRichard RushDate Range1810 - 1820DateOctober 20, 1820CollectionQuotes by and about Thomas JeffersonRepositoryPHiDLCViUQuote CategoryGovernment