George Washington to Henry Knox Expressing Fear Over Upheaval and Insurrection in the United States, 26 December 1786 - 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 George Washington to Henry Knox Expressing Fear Over Upheaval and Insurrection in the United States, 26 December 1786 write by George Washington. This book was released on 1786. George Washington to Henry Knox Expressing Fear Over Upheaval and Insurrection in the United States, 26 December 1786 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Later copy of a letter written by Washington to Knox, discussing the disorders which have arisen in these States. Discusses the various hardships and difficulties facing the young nation, and requests Knox's thoughts on the subject. Worries about possible upheavals or changes in numerous state governments. Believes the British are stirring up insurrection. Copy made 6 March 1854.
Henry Knox to George Washington with Updates on Shays' Rebellion, 21 December 1786
Henry Knox to George Washington with Updates on Shays' Rebellion, 21 December 1786 - 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 with Updates on Shays' Rebellion, 21 December 1786 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1786. Henry Knox to George Washington with Updates on Shays' Rebellion, 21 December 1786 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Writes, The insurgents who were assembled at Worcester in Massachusetts have disbanded- The people at Boston seem to be glad at this event and say it was the effect of fear- But the fact is that the insurgents effected their object, which was to prevent the Court of Common Pleas from proceeding to business. It is probable that the seizing some of the insurgents at Middlesex occasioned a greater number of them to assemble at Worcester than otherwise would have assembled merely on Account of preventing the common Pleas. Adds that it appears that the government planned to bring the insurgents to action but was prevented by uncommonly deep snow. Declares, The commotions of Massachusetts have wrought prodigious changes in the minds of men in that State respecting the Powers of Government every body says they must be strengthned, and that unless this shall be effected, there is no Security for liberty or Property. Hopes to see Washington along with Colonel [Jeremiah] Wadsworth in Philadelphia in a few days. Retained copy.
Henry Knox to William Gordon about George Washington, 2 April 1786
Henry Knox to William Gordon about George Washington, 2 April 1786 - 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 William Gordon about George Washington, 2 April 1786 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1786. Henry Knox to William Gordon about George Washington, 2 April 1786 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Writes that he is unaware of a present being sent from the King of France to General George Washington; declares that Colonel Laurens received money and goods but he thought they had been purchased. Provides information about a wartime incident featuring General Washington and the Comte de Grasse (much of this section is crossed out). May have been verifying information for the Reverend Doctor Gordon's history of the war (see GLC02437.03247). See GLC02437.03258 for a legible copy of the section describing this incident.
Henry Knox to George Washington about Their Friendship and the Inadequacies of the Political System, 23 October 1786
Henry Knox to George Washington about Their Friendship and the Inadequacies of the Political System, 23 October 1786 - 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 Their Friendship and the Inadequacies of the Political System, 23 October 1786 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1786. Henry Knox to George Washington about Their Friendship and the Inadequacies of the Political System, 23 October 1786 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Writes that he hopes to be able to visit General Washington at Mount Vernon soon. Is convinced of the General's affection for him and feels sure that his limited correspondence will not be misconstrued; is aware that responding to too many letters can be difficult, and he has been traveling to and from Massachusetts on both public and private business, which has prevented him from writing. Argues that the political system currently in place is inadequate: The powers of Congress are utterly inadequate to preserve the balance between the respective States, and oblige them to do those things which are essential for [strikeout] their own welfare or for the general good. Believes that all states are at odds with each other, at odds with the central government, and at odds within themselves. Comments that the political machine works against the public interest, especially regarding taxes. Writes, we have arrived at that point of time, in which we are forced to see our own humiliation as a nation and that a progression in this line cannot be productive of happiness either private or public - Something is wanting - and something must [struck: be obtained] be done, or we shall be involved in all the horror of faction and civil war, without a prospect of its termination. Has reason to believe there will be war with the Indians in the frontier, and explains that more troops will be added in the region. Also adds his sadness at the recent death of General [Nathanael] Greene, and his happiness at the birth of another daughter. He and his wife send their love to Washington and his wife. Knox's retained draft.
Portion of a Letter from George Washington to Henry Knox Expressing Fears Over the Loss of Independence, 16 July 1798
Portion of a Letter from George Washington to Henry Knox Expressing Fears Over the Loss of Independence, 16 July 1798 - 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 Portion of a Letter from George Washington to Henry Knox Expressing Fears Over the Loss of Independence, 16 July 1798 write by George Washington. This book was released on 1798. Portion of a Letter from George Washington to Henry Knox Expressing Fears Over the Loss of Independence, 16 July 1798 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Later copy of the final portion of a letter from Washington to Knox. This section discusses private matters related to the Secretary of War. Also worries about The loss of our independence or the Subjugation of our Government both of which are evidently struck at, by an intoxicated - ambitious - and domineering foe. Copy made 3 March 1854.
