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Jeremiah Wadsworth To Henry Knox Reporting The Adoption Of The Constitution By Connecticut 9 January 1788
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Book Synopsis Jeremiah Wadsworth to Henry Knox Reporting the Adoption of the Constitution by Connecticut, 9 January 1788 by : Jeremiah Wadsworth
Download or read book Jeremiah Wadsworth to Henry Knox Reporting the Adoption of the Constitution by Connecticut, 9 January 1788 written by Jeremiah Wadsworth and published by . This book was released on 1788 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wadsworth declares, This moment from Convention- Where the proposed Constitution was passed 127 Yeas- 40 Nos- it ought to be remarked that all the [first?] Characters in the Convention were for the Constitution and Gen James Wadsworth the only man of any real consequence who was against it Our Governor Deputy Governor late Governor Griswold & all the Judges of the Superior Court were present except one- & for it - All of ye Council for - (one against it Gen Wadsworth). Letter dated 1787, but docket (and content) reveal that it was created in 1788. With unsigned free frank.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Jeremiah Wadsworth Discussing the Possible Adoption of the Constitution Across the United States, 12 April 1788 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Jeremiah Wadsworth Discussing the Possible Adoption of the Constitution Across the United States, 12 April 1788 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1788 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Plans to transmit [Dollar sign]29,000 worth of warrants from the Board of the Treasury to Wadsworth within the course of one week to pay for the recruiting service. Discusses Virginia's possible adoption of the Federal Constitution. Writes, Mr. A[rthur] Lee informs me that by the elections it appears that 63 are against the constitution, and 67 - for These are all the elections excepting the back coun[ties]... Mentions the attempts of Patrick Henry and Colonel [William] Grayson to influence the back counties against the Constitution. Notes that Mr. [James] Madison seems to be of opinion that the majority at the first meeting of the convention will probably be against it. Notes that the Anti-federalists in New York are indefatigable. Thanks Wadsworth for sending a gift of salmon.
Book Synopsis Jeremiah Wadsworth to Henry Knox Discussing Ratifying the New Constitution, 20 January 1788 by : Jeremiah Wadsworth
Download or read book Jeremiah Wadsworth to Henry Knox Discussing Ratifying the New Constitution, 20 January 1788 written by Jeremiah Wadsworth and published by . This book was released on 1788 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses ratifying the new Constitution. Feels unsure of his own position as many of his friends oppose his viewpoints. Expresses a fear that [i]f New York should after all not come in - the new constitution will be in danger... Signature is cut out. Watermarked C Taylor and with a hunting horn inside a crest and GR underneath.
Book Synopsis Jeremiah Wadsworth to Henry Knox about Reaction to the Constitution in Various States and the Death of Knox's Dog, 23 December 1787 by : Jeremiah Wadsworth
Download or read book Jeremiah Wadsworth to Henry Knox about Reaction to the Constitution in Various States and the Death of Knox's Dog, 23 December 1787 written by Jeremiah Wadsworth and published by . This book was released on 1787 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is happy to hear that Pennsylvania adopted the Constitution. Mentions the debates over the Constitution in Connecticut. Hopes to set out soon for New York as soon as that business is over and possibly attend Congress. Mentions that Old Pluckemin [a dog] has died. In a postscript, writes, If Publius comes out in a pamphlet I would want to have a number (likely a reference to the Federalist Papers). States that everything written about the constitution in New York is forwarded under cover to our Wrong Heads - & every under hand manner taken to prevent our adopting it... Recipient inferred based on content.
Book Synopsis Jeremiah Wadsworth to Henry Knox Discussing Army Pay Warrants and the Adoption of the Constitution, 17 April 1788 by : Jeremiah Wadsworth
Download or read book Jeremiah Wadsworth to Henry Knox Discussing Army Pay Warrants and the Adoption of the Constitution, 17 April 1788 written by Jeremiah Wadsworth and published by . This book was released on 1788 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Replies to Knox's letter from 12 April (GLC02437.03835). Discusses army pay warrants. Has ransacked the County a couple of good cows. Promises to send a cow to Knox when one can be obtained. Speculates on the possible adoption of the Constitution by Virginia and New York: I don't believe [George] Mason and old [William] Grayson will be very influential in Virginia- and hope the exertions of the Federalists will continue to be industrious in New York for as I came thro E & W Chester I found the Antis had been busy and too successful. Further relates his views on whether New Hampshire will adopt the Constitution. Discusses reports that Bermuda will become a garrison for the British. In a post script, refers to his attempts to send a delegate in his place (possibly to Congress), but can not afford one. Writes, I dont know any good that could be done by seven states & I am not much pleased with the Polliticks of some of the present Congress.
Book Synopsis Samuel Holden Parsons to Henry Knox Reporting the Adoption of the Constitution by Connecticut, 9 January 1788 by : Samuel Holden Parsons
Download or read book Samuel Holden Parsons to Henry Knox Reporting the Adoption of the Constitution by Connecticut, 9 January 1788 written by Samuel Holden Parsons and published by . This book was released on 1788 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Parsons reports Connecticut's adoption of the United States Constitution: Huzza for good Times the Vote is this Moment taken. Yeas 128 Nays 40 on the Question of adopting the new Constitution. Written at seven o'clock Thursday evening. Location inferred.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Jeremiah Wadsworth Regarding Military Recruits and the Virginia Constitutional Ratification Convention, 22 June 1788 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Jeremiah Wadsworth Regarding Military Recruits and the Virginia Constitutional Ratification Convention, 22 June 1788 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1788 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reports that he will draw on Wadsworth for [Dollar sign]2,000 to answer the present exigencies- after which the connecticut recruits are to be paid and marched. Hopes a company will be ready to march from West Point by 10 July. Of the Virginia Constitutional ratification convention, writes: The business in Virginia is critical indeed- So nearly balanced that neither side can determine which has the majority but this is independent of the Kentucky members amounting to 14- Those Gentlemen will determine the fate of America.... You see my dear sir on what a slender thread depends the future happiness of America. Mentions the Mississippi business, a reference to the ways in which arguments over navigation of the Mississippi River will effect the debate. Expresses his wish that New Hampshire will adopt the Constitution (in fact, New Hampshire had adopted the Constitution 21 June 1788).
Book Synopsis Jeremiah Wadsworth to Henry Knox Discussing Connecticut Politics, 1 June 1788 by : Jeremiah Wadsworth
Download or read book Jeremiah Wadsworth to Henry Knox Discussing Connecticut Politics, 1 June 1788 written by Jeremiah Wadsworth and published by . This book was released on 1788 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses Connecticut politics, referring to a sheriff whose actions may slow the payment of warrants. Informs Knox he will send him a letter via Pierpont Edwards, who will soon take a seat in Congress. Notes receipt of a circular letter from the General Meeting of the Society of the Cincinnati soliciting payment for Pierre L'Enfant, who designed badges for the Society of the Cincinnati. Intends to pay L'Enfant for his services and encloses something to Platt (presumably) money for that purpose. Wants to finish paying by the 4th of July.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to George Washington Reporting Progress on the Ratification of the Constitution, 14 January 1788 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington Reporting Progress on the Ratification of the Constitution, 14 January 1788 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1788 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Knox updates Washington on various state conventions meeting to decide on ratification of the United States Constitution. Writes, The new Constitution has hitherto been as well received as could have been expected considering the various existing opinions prejudices and parties in the respective states. Reports that Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Connecticut have all voted in favor of ratification. Mentions Jeremiah and James Wadsworth, both part of the Connecticut convention. Thinks Connecticut's decision to ratify will influence the Massachusetts convention (Massachusetts ratified the Constitution 6 February 1788). Discusses political factions in Massachusetts, including the commercial part, the Eastern part, and the insurgents and their favorers... Notes that Samuel Adams, one of the Massachusetts state ratifying convention members, has declared opposition to the Constitution. Comments on his rheumatism. Knox's retained draft.
Book Synopsis Jeremiah Wadsworth to Henry Knox on Political Matters, 11 May 1788 by : Jeremiah Wadsworth
Download or read book Jeremiah Wadsworth to Henry Knox on Political Matters, 11 May 1788 written by Jeremiah Wadsworth and published by . This book was released on 1788 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses Connecticut politics, mentioning James Wadsworth. Promises to send pumpkin seeds from his garden. Mentions that Mr. [Joel] Barlow [see GLC02437.03874] will be travelling on a packet for France, and will be able to take care of George.
Book Synopsis Jeremiah Wadsworth to Henry Knox on Financial and Political Matters, 17 June 1788 by : Jeremiah Wadsworth
Download or read book Jeremiah Wadsworth to Henry Knox on Financial and Political Matters, 17 June 1788 written by Jeremiah Wadsworth and published by . This book was released on 1788 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Informs Knox he will be able to pay his dividend of bank stock in early July. Asks that Knox inform him if he decides to draw on Wadsworth immediately for 2,000 dollars. Writes, I am obliged to have recourse to some Magic to get hold of Money on your warrants- but you see I am not without some success. Thanks Knox for transmitting news of the likelihood of Virginia's adoption of the Constitution.
Book Synopsis Jeremiah Wadsworth to Henry Knox on Financial and Political Matters, 26 June 1788 by : Jeremiah Wadsworth
Download or read book Jeremiah Wadsworth to Henry Knox on Financial and Political Matters, 26 June 1788 written by Jeremiah Wadsworth and published by . This book was released on 1788 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Promises Knox one thousand dollars in addition to the two thousand already given. Discusses the safety of sending the money by stage. Congratulates Knox on New Hampshire's ratification of the Constitution, noting is it possible the an[cient] Dominion [Virginia] can reject it. if they do who can think of a Curse that is equal to their Crime- [William] Grayson and [James] Monroe how- unaccountable their conduct are you not convinced their is a Hell - is any other punishment but [illegible] unquenchable fire equal to the crime of destroying the [fairest] hopes of a world - Adam & Eve [did] nothing when the Fell. Grayson & Monroe have a claim to the first place in the regions of Perdition. But it can not be[.] Virginia must and will. Instructs Knox to send an enclosure to Major Platt, who will obtain the three thousand dollars for Knox.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to George Washington about the Ratification of the Constitution in Massachusetts and the Different Attitudes of Those who Oppose It, 14 February 1788 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington about the Ratification of the Constitution in Massachusetts and the Different Attitudes of Those who Oppose It, 14 February 1788 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1788 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reports on Massachusetts' adoption of the Constitution of the United States. Writes, It may with great truth be asserted that no subject was ever more candidly debated- Many of the minority express their determination, of inculcating the principle of union among their constituents. Categorizes those who oppose the Constitution into three groups: the insurgent interest, the desperate debtors, and honest men, without information whose minds are apprehensive of danger to their Liberties. Encloses a paper containing a description of the demonstration of Joy by the Boston people on the occasion (not present). Notes that New Hampshire's ratification convention assembled the previous day.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Egbert Benson about Ratification of the Constitution in Massachusetts, 20 January 1788 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Egbert Benson about Ratification of the Constitution in Massachusetts, 20 January 1788 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1788 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Knox reports on the proceedings of the Massachusetts Constitutional ratification convention. Notes that there are 150 decidedly for the constitution, about 120 decidedly against it- and about 50 or 60 who appear to determine to hear all that can be said on both sides and then vote as they shall think right, Mr S Adams is in this class.- on the whole it is highly probable that the Constitution will be adopted. Expects the decision to be made about the Constitution in less than a fortnight. Location inferred.
Book Synopsis Account Between Jeremiah Wadsworth and Henry Knox, 26 April 1788 - 25 August 1789 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Account Between Jeremiah Wadsworth and Henry Knox, 26 April 1788 - 25 August 1789 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1788 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Docketed by Knox with an initialed note on the docket indicating delivered the account of what this is a copy signed by me to Colo Wadsworth this 25th of August 1789.
Book Synopsis The Documentary History of the Ratification of the Constitution: Ratification of the constitution by the states: v. 2. Pennsylvania. v. 3. Delaware, New Jersey, Georgia, Connecticut. v. 4-7. Massachusetts. v. 8-10. Virginia by : Merrill Jensen
Download or read book The Documentary History of the Ratification of the Constitution: Ratification of the constitution by the states: v. 2. Pennsylvania. v. 3. Delaware, New Jersey, Georgia, Connecticut. v. 4-7. Massachusetts. v. 8-10. Virginia written by Merrill Jensen and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 680 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Arthur St. Clair Regarding the Adoption of the Constitution, 3 July 1788 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Arthur St. Clair Regarding the Adoption of the Constitution, 3 July 1788 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1788 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Marked private at the top of page one. Declares, I rejoice my dear sir in having the pleasure of congratulating you on the adoption of the Constitution by ten states. In Virginia, the business has been highly interesting and critical, and finally succeeded by a majority of ten- In New Hampshire the majority eleven- The latter passed it on Saturday the 21, and Virginia on Wednesday the 25th ultimo. Discusses the New York convention presently deciding on ratification of the Constitution. Predicts that the Convention will stipulate for amendments previous to the adoption... Congress will immediately pass the necessary acts for organizing the Constitution. Transmits resolutions (not included) to St. Clair, hoping he will be able to avail the public of the advantage of the additional appropriation.
