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.
Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about the Ratification of the Constitution in Massachusetts, 13 February 1788
Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about 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 Jackson to Henry Knox about the Ratification of the Constitution in Massachusetts, 13 February 1788 write by Henry Jackson. This book was released on 1788. Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about the Ratification of the Constitution in Massachusetts, 13 February 1788 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Discusses Massachusetts' ratification of the Constitution of the United States. Reports that [Rufus] King, who was part of the convention, will soon arrive in New York and will be able to inform Knox of every particular that took place during the final days of deliberation. Calls King an able & charming fellow... Mentions parades held in Boston to celebrate adoption of the Constitution. Notes, Several Gentlemen from the remote parts of the States inform that the people are universally pleased with the adoption of the Constitution. Reports that New Hampshire meets on the same day to discuss ratification of the Constitution, and Judge Sullivan (possibly John Sullivan) informed him that the state would certainly ratify it by a majority of two to one.
Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about Ratification of the Constitution in Massachusetts, 3 February 1788
Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about 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 Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about Ratification of the Constitution in Massachusetts, 3 February 1788 write by Henry Jackson. This book was released on 1788. Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about Ratification of the Constitution in Massachusetts, 3 February 1788 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Discusses the Massachusetts convention for ratification of the United States Constitution: The Convention are still seting and is supposed the final vote will not be taken untill Wednesday or Thursday next- Mentions John Hancock's support of the Constitution and his article published in the previous day's Massachusetts Centinel. Calls the Anti-Federalists so damnable stupid and ignorant...the whole race of the Antis are a set of poor devils... Notes that the Anti-Federalists are concerned about their pay. Predicts that Massachusetts will adopt the Constitution. Encloses a receipt from Mary McNeill (not present).
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 Reporting that Massachusetts Has Ratified the Constitution, 6 February 1788
Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Reporting that Massachusetts Has Ratified the Constitution, 6 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 Reporting that Massachusetts Has Ratified the Constitution, 6 February 1788 write by Henry Jackson. This book was released on 1788. Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Reporting that Massachusetts Has Ratified the Constitution, 6 February 1788 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Jackson comments on the Massachusetts convention for ratification of the United States Constitution: HUZZA HUZZA - as you must be anxious & to keep you from suspense a moment I have the extreme pleasure to inform you, that the grand question was put this Afternoon at 5 O Clock by yeas & nays, and was determined in favor of the Constitution by a majority of 19- the whole number present when the vote was taken was 355- of that number 187 were yeas- and 168 nays... Remarks that he attended in the gallery from 9:00 am, eating a dinner of gingerbread and cheese. Exclaims, The moment the Ratification was declared out doors, the whole of the Bells in Town were set a Ringing & a general Joy and Congratulation took place throughout the Town- Lists influential figures of the convention, including John Hancock, James Bowdoin, and Rufus King.
