Constant Freeman to Henry Knox about Business Matters and Ratification of the Constitution in Massachusetts, 3 February 1788 - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Constant Freeman to Henry Knox about Business Matters and Ratification of the Constitution in Massachusetts, 3 February 1788 write by Constant Freeman. This book was released on 1788. Constant Freeman to Henry Knox about Business Matters and Ratification of the Constitution in Massachusetts, 3 February 1788 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Thanks Knox for previous correspondence. Reports that Mary McNeill received Knox's certificate, and has given General Henry Jackson duplicate receipts (Jackson handled some of Knox's business affairs). (See GLC02437.03662, .03670, .03675, .03708, .03772, and .03784.) Of Massachusetts' possible ratification of the Constitution, writes, The great question on the new proposed Constitution, comes before the Convention the next day after the morrow. I need not tell you how anxious are the friends to good order & government on this occasion. It is believed that it will pass with a small majority. Free stamped on address leaf with no signature.
Henry Knox to Robert R. Livingston Giving Details of the Ratification of the Constitution in Massachusetts [copy], 10 February 1788
Henry Knox to Robert R. Livingston Giving Details of the Ratification of the Constitution in Massachusetts [copy], 10 February 1788 - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Henry Knox to Robert R. Livingston Giving Details of the Ratification of the Constitution in Massachusetts [copy], 10 February 1788 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1788. Henry Knox to Robert R. Livingston Giving Details of the Ratification of the Constitution in Massachusetts [copy], 10 February 1788 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Later copy of GLC02437.03793. A note at the top of page one states, Recd. from Mr Bancroft Feb 1857. Knox relates details of the Massachusetts ratifying convention: On Wednesday the 30th ultimo, Mr. Hancock was well enough to take his seat in the convention. On Thursday he brought forward the proposition for adopting the Constitution, and for recommending certain alterations agreeably to the paper herein enclosed [not included]. The propositions were seconded by Mr. Samuel Adams, and committed to a large committee being Federalists. Notes that the friends of Hancock and [James] Bowdoin have united on the issue. Reports, Handsome things are said of the open and decisive conduct of Mr. Hancock and also of Mr. S. Adams, notwithstanding his neutrality in the first part of the business.
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
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 - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook 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 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1788. 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 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. 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.
Henry Knox to Robert R. Livingston Giving Further Details of the Ratification of the Constitution in Massachusetts, 13 February 1788
Henry Knox to Robert R. Livingston Giving Further Details of the Ratification of the Constitution in Massachusetts, 13 February 1788 - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Henry Knox to Robert R. Livingston Giving Further Details of the Ratification of the Constitution in Massachusetts, 13 February 1788 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1788. Henry Knox to Robert R. Livingston Giving Further Details of the Ratification of the Constitution in Massachusetts, 13 February 1788 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. 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.
Henry Knox to Edward Carrington about the Ratification of the Constitution in Massachusetts, 14 February 1788
Henry Knox to Edward Carrington about the Ratification of the Constitution in Massachusetts, 14 February 1788 - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Henry Knox to Edward Carrington about the Ratification of the Constitution in Massachusetts, 14 February 1788 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1788. Henry Knox to Edward Carrington about the Ratification of the Constitution in Massachusetts, 14 February 1788 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Informs Carrington, a Continental Congressman, of Massachusetts' ratification of the Constitution. Reports that those at the convention who previously opposed the Constitution have declared their intention of uniting their influence in support of the constitution. Notes that [Elbridge] Gerry, who sat in but did not participate in the Massachusetts ratifying convention, has also pledged himself to the Constitution. Discusses the interests of some of the Constitution's opponents. Encloses papers describing the celebration in Boston after its passage. Notes that the New Hampshire ratification convention met the previous day.
