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Samuel Holden Parsons To Henry Knox Reporting The Adoption Of The Constitution By Connecticut 9 January 1788
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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 Samuel Holden Parsons to Henry Knox Regarding Shays' Rebellion [incomplete], 24 May 1779 - 13 January 1788 by : Samuel Holden Parsons
Download or read book Samuel Holden Parsons to Henry Knox Regarding Shays' Rebellion [incomplete], 24 May 1779 - 13 January 1788 written by Samuel Holden Parsons and published by . This book was released on 1779 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Later copy of the correspondence between Generals Samuel Holden Parsons and Henry Knox between 24 May 1779 and 13 January 1788 (see GLC02437.03305 for a related document). The first letter, to Parsons from Knox, was written from Springfield, Massachusetts on 3 October 1786 and discusses the recent Shays' Rebellion. The second, written to Parsons from Knox, from New York on 19 November 1786, also deals with the Rebellion, as well as with court proceedings of the insurgents. The third, written from New York on 13 January 1788, to Parsons from Knox, discusses the adoption by Massachusetts of some legal measure (likely, based on the date of writing, the United States Constitution). The fourth, written on 24 May 1779 from Camp Redding, by Parsons to Knox, discusses his brigade's lack of supplies and asks about plans for the ensuing military campaign. The fifth letter, written from Head Quarters Redding on the same date and addressed to both Henry Knox and General Green (likely General Nathanael Greene), and also deals with lack of supplies for his brigade. The sixth letter (incomplete) is written by Knox to Parsons from Fishkill on 3 February 1780 and concerns Governor Jonathan Trumbull.
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 Samuel Holden Parsons to Henry Knox, 11 April 1789 by : Samuel Holden Parsons
Download or read book Samuel Holden Parsons to Henry Knox, 11 April 1789 written by Samuel Holden Parsons and published by . This book was released on 1789 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Encloses a letter (not included) from General [Horatio] Gates and Mr. Balmain which requests Knox to send warrants for their Donation Lands. Has asked Colonel [perhaps Richard] Platt to obtain the warrants from Knox, as well as a warrant for Parsons, which he is asking for with this letter. Discusses traveling to the Illinois Territory and asks Knox to give orders to General [Josiah] Harmar (he spells it Harmer) on the subject.
Book Synopsis Samuel Holden Parsons to Henry Knox with an Update on Shays' Rebellion, 6 November 1786 by : Samuel Holden Parsons
Download or read book Samuel Holden Parsons to Henry Knox with an Update on Shays' Rebellion, 6 November 1786 written by Samuel Holden Parsons and published by . This book was released on 1786 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written from Middletown, likely in Connecticut, as the postal stamp near the address reads New Haven. Encloses a copy of Shays' circular letter (not present). Has heard from a friend that several towns have met to discuss the letter, and some have voted to send their arms and military stores to the insurgents. The town of Westfield opposed the vote, but only by two or three men. Has also heard that the insurgents are practicing military maneuvers, and that they are being paid daily. Was told that there has been some agitation in Vermont as well. Free stamped on address leaf with no signature.
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 Henry Knox to Samuel Holden Parsons Discussing Public Objection to the Society of the Cincinnati [Later Copy], 29 March 1785 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Samuel Holden Parsons Discussing Public Objection to the Society of the Cincinnati [Later Copy], 29 March 1785 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1785 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Later copy of GLC02437.03120. Contains a note at the top of page one written by the transcriber of this letter at a later date: The parts between parentheses are from the rough draught in my possession of Knox's letter to Parson's- The other parts I have had transcribed from Parsons copy of the original which he sent to me in Oct 1860.
Book Synopsis The Documentary History of the Ratification of the Constitution: Ratification of the Constitution by the states: Delaware, New Jersey, Georgia, Connecticut by : Merrill Jensen
Download or read book The Documentary History of the Ratification of the Constitution: Ratification of the Constitution by the states: Delaware, New Jersey, Georgia, Connecticut 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: This landmark work in historical and legal scholarship draws upon thousands of sources to trace the Constitution's progress through each of the thirteen states' conventions. -- Publisher.
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 Samuel Holden Parsons to Henry Knox Asking for a Recommendation to Congress, 15 April 1785 by : Samuel Holden Parsons
Download or read book Samuel Holden Parsons to Henry Knox Asking for a Recommendation to Congress, 15 April 1785 written by Samuel Holden Parsons and published by . This book was released on 1785 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Requests that Knox, newly appointed Secretary at War, recommend him to Congress to command troops sent to garrison the western frontier. Writes, I consider that Post an important One to secure the Amity of the Savages, and to prevent those undue practices which will probably destroy the Peace of the Frontiers.
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 Henry Knox to Benjamin Lincoln Discussing the Constitution, 13 June 1788 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Benjamin Lincoln Discussing the Constitution, 13 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 forwarded a letter from Lincoln to John Jacob Faesch. Discusses the Constitution, noting that no state has thus far rejected it except for Rhode Island. Writes, Thank Heaven America has a proposition for a government which in case of a storm would shield the principle of liberty... from the rude attacks of anarchy and tyranny. Relates that eight states have adopted the Constitution, and there is reason to believe Virginia will also choose in favor of ratification. Comments on Anti-Federalists in New York and the likelihood that New York will adopt the Constitution. Notes The real disposition of New Hampshire seems to be concealed regarding ratification. Congratulates Lincoln on being elected Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts.
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.
Book Synopsis Winthrop Sargent to Henry Knox on the Birth of Knox's Son and Events Relating to the Ratification of the Constitution, 12 January 1788 by : Winthrop Sargent
Download or read book Winthrop Sargent to Henry Knox on the Birth of Knox's Son and Events Relating to the Ratification of the Constitution, 12 January 1788 written by Winthrop Sargent and published by . This book was released on 1788 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Congratulations Knox on the birth of son. Mentions their friend Platt noting, It appears to me that we have not placed any 'Bars in the way of military Associators' & that soldiers would find it very much to their interests to take their Lands with us... Referring to state ratification of the Constitution, writes French & English war, Dutch Interests & every thing else indeed are giving way to the important Business of the Convention. Mentions Massachusetts delegate Samuel Adams's opposition to ratification. Notes that Connecticut's ratification (9 January 1788) will have a positive influence on Massachusetts' ratification. In a postscript, mentions Elbridge Gerry and Samuel Adams. Knox writes, answered the 20th beneath the docket.
Book Synopsis Samuel Holden Parsons to Henry Knox Asking for Information on Lake Erie, 3 September 1787 by : Samuel Holden Parsons
Download or read book Samuel Holden Parsons to Henry Knox Asking for Information on Lake Erie, 3 September 1787 written by Samuel Holden Parsons and published by . This book was released on 1787 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thanks Knox for his letter of 30 August. Appreciates that Knox will give him information of the course of Lake Erie &c. Encloses a letter for Knox to forward to General [Richard] Butler, noting that sending letters to the West Country through the War Office is the most secure mode of transmission. Noted as received and forwarded by William Richards 6 September 1787. Includes Richards' signature.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Franois-Louis Teissdre de Fleury about the Constitutional Convention and Other Matters, 26 December 1787 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Franois-Louis Teissdre de Fleury about the Constitutional Convention and Other Matters, 26 December 1787 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1787 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mentions that Samuel Shaw is probably in Canton, China and was in India during the last year. Updates Fleury on the Constitutional Convention held in Philadelphia and the progress of ratifying the constitution in each state. A convention or representation of all the States excepting Rhode Island met in Philadelphia in the month of May last and after four months deliberation agreed on the Constitution herein enclosed (not present). Goes on to state, This constitution is to be submitted to a convention chosen by the people of each state, and adds that Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey have already adopted it. Georgia, Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Hampshire will probably adopt it in a few more weeks. The states most opposed are Virginia, New York and Rhode Island but Knox believes all the states will eventually adopt it. Reports from Europe indicate a war between England and France. Knox says that come when it may he wishes France all possible success. Docket, in the hand of William Knox, notes this as a copy.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Robert R. Livingston Giving Further Details of the Ratification of the Constitution in Massachusetts, 13 February 1788 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Robert R. Livingston Giving Further Details of the Ratification of the Constitution in Massachusetts, 13 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: Later copy. A note at the top of page one states, Recd from Mr. Bancroft Feb 1857. Knox reports, The new constitution was adopted in Massachusetts on the 6th instant by a majority of 19. The whole present 355- 187 for it- 168 against it. The minority behave with magnanimity on the occasion declaring they will support it with their lives and fortunes- The Boston people have lost their senses with joy.
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