Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about Ratification of the Constitution in Massachusetts, 23 January 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 Jackson to Henry Knox about Ratification of the Constitution in Massachusetts, 23 January 1788 write by Henry Jackson. This book was released on 1788. Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about Ratification of the Constitution in Massachusetts, 23 January 1788 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Reports news of the Massachusetts ratifying convention. Writes, The Convention are still seting they have now under debate one of the most important articles, that is, the powers of Congress... the Federal party are gaining ground every day, so much so, that the Anti's are much alarmed & talk of proposing an adjournment in order to influence the Country at large against the Constitution... Notes that Mr. Gerry (possibly Elbridge Gerry) sat in at the convention, and his notes have been published. Because of his description of Judge [Francis] Dana, Dana will not return unless the Convention justified his conduct...
Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about Ratification of the Constitution in Massachusetts, 20 January 1788
Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about Ratification of the Constitution in Massachusetts, 20 January 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 Jackson to Henry Knox about Ratification of the Constitution in Massachusetts, 20 January 1788 write by Henry Jackson. This book was released on 1788. Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about Ratification of the Constitution in Massachusetts, 20 January 1788 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Discusses the debt of Mr. Swan, possibly Colonel James Swan. Gives details of the Massachusetts ratifying convention, noting that the printers are allow'd seats in the house for the purpose of taking down and publishing the debates from day to day... Declares, It is astonishing to see the weight of respectability, integrity, [property], & ability on the side of the proposed constitution, and on the other side the -- -- characters that oppose it... Includes a list of the number of Federalists and Anti-federalists at the convention by county. Notes that [Elbridge] Gerry is sitting in on debates to answer questions, but has been taking minutes, which Jackson and others consider indelicate on his part. Relates that if Samuel Adams chooses to express his opposition, he will say but little, as the meeting of the mechanicks of this Town & their proceedings must and will have an influence over him... Relates that Samuel Adams's son recently died, as did Benjamin Lincoln, Jr.
Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about Ratification of the Constitution in Massachusetts, 16 January 1788
Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about Ratification of the Constitution in Massachusetts, 16 January 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 Jackson to Henry Knox about Ratification of the Constitution in Massachusetts, 16 January 1788 write by Henry Jackson. This book was released on 1788. Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about Ratification of the Constitution in Massachusetts, 16 January 1788 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Discusses business affairs, mentioning Benjamin Hichborn. Comments on the Massachusetts state convention meeting to decide on ratification of the United States Constitution: We have upwards of 325 Members in Convention- no one can yet determine what will be the result, all good men wish & pray for its adoption - I flatter myself it will finally be obtained. at present they move slowly & with great caution - all the able sensible men are full in favor of it - by g-d it must pass.
Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about Ratification of the Constitution in Massachusetts, 2 March 1788
Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about Ratification of the Constitution in Massachusetts, 2 March 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 Jackson to Henry Knox about Ratification of the Constitution in Massachusetts, 2 March 1788 write by Henry Jackson. This book was released on 1788. Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about Ratification of the Constitution in Massachusetts, 2 March 1788 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Notes that he writes on this half sheet because it is Sunday and he cannot purchase more paper. Writes, the Legislature of this State met in Wednesday last, [re] his Excellencies speech to them, it is highly approved off [sic], all is quiet & every body satisfied with respect to the adoption of the Federal constitution. Comments on the death of Thomas Cushing, who had been the Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts. Reports that [Nathaniel] Gorham, [Benjamin] Lincoln, [James] Warren, and [Elbridge] Gerry have been suggested by various sources to fill Cushing's place. Notes that the Consul Le Tombe sends his regards. Marked private on the address leaf.
Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about Ratification of the Constitution in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, 17 February 1788
Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about Ratification of the Constitution in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, 17 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 Jackson to Henry Knox about Ratification of the Constitution in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, 17 February 1788 write by Henry Jackson. This book was released on 1788. Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about Ratification of the Constitution in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, 17 February 1788 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Hopes to be able to inform Knox by the next post that New Hampshire ratified the Federal Constitution as every account from that quarter gives encouragement to that effect. Of Massachusetts' ratification, writes, ...the Federalists in this State increase daily and there is every reason to think that the people at large (except the Insurgent Interest) are fully satisfied with the Ratification, however some persons may say to the contrary. Comments on [James] Swan's debt and asks about his copper contract with the Treasury. Notes that his appointment to Federal regiments has almost financially ruined him.
