Henry Knox to Jeremiah Wadsworth Discussing the Possible Adoption of the Constitution Across the United States, 12 April 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 Jeremiah Wadsworth Discussing the Possible Adoption of the Constitution Across the United States, 12 April 1788 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1788. Henry Knox to Jeremiah Wadsworth Discussing the Possible Adoption of the Constitution Across the United States, 12 April 1788 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Plans to transmit [Dollar sign]29,000 worth of warrants from the Board of the Treasury to Wadsworth within the course of one week to pay for the recruiting service. Discusses Virginia's possible adoption of the Federal Constitution. Writes, Mr. A[rthur] Lee informs me that by the elections it appears that 63 are against the constitution, and 67 - for These are all the elections excepting the back coun[ties]... Mentions the attempts of Patrick Henry and Colonel [William] Grayson to influence the back counties against the Constitution. Notes that Mr. [James] Madison seems to be of opinion that the majority at the first meeting of the convention will probably be against it. Notes that the Anti-federalists in New York are indefatigable. Thanks Wadsworth for sending a gift of salmon.
Jeremiah Wadsworth to Henry Knox Discussing Army Pay Warrants and the Adoption of the Constitution, 17 April 1788
Jeremiah Wadsworth to Henry Knox Discussing Army Pay Warrants and the Adoption of the Constitution, 17 April 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 Jeremiah Wadsworth to Henry Knox Discussing Army Pay Warrants and the Adoption of the Constitution, 17 April 1788 write by Jeremiah Wadsworth. This book was released on 1788. Jeremiah Wadsworth to Henry Knox Discussing Army Pay Warrants and the Adoption of the Constitution, 17 April 1788 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Replies to Knox's letter from 12 April (GLC02437.03835). Discusses army pay warrants. Has ransacked the County a couple of good cows. Promises to send a cow to Knox when one can be obtained. Speculates on the possible adoption of the Constitution by Virginia and New York: I don't believe [George] Mason and old [William] Grayson will be very influential in Virginia- and hope the exertions of the Federalists will continue to be industrious in New York for as I came thro E & W Chester I found the Antis had been busy and too successful. Further relates his views on whether New Hampshire will adopt the Constitution. Discusses reports that Bermuda will become a garrison for the British. In a post script, refers to his attempts to send a delegate in his place (possibly to Congress), but can not afford one. Writes, I dont know any good that could be done by seven states & I am not much pleased with the Polliticks of some of the present Congress.
Jeremiah Wadsworth to Henry Knox Reporting the Adoption of the Constitution by Connecticut, 9 January 1788
Jeremiah Wadsworth to Henry Knox Reporting the Adoption of the Constitution by Connecticut, 9 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 Jeremiah Wadsworth to Henry Knox Reporting the Adoption of the Constitution by Connecticut, 9 January 1788 write by Jeremiah Wadsworth. This book was released on 1788. Jeremiah Wadsworth to Henry Knox Reporting the Adoption of the Constitution by Connecticut, 9 January 1788 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. 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.
Jeremiah Wadsworth to Henry Knox Discussing Ratifying the New Constitution, 20 January 1788
Jeremiah Wadsworth to Henry Knox Discussing Ratifying the New Constitution, 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 Jeremiah Wadsworth to Henry Knox Discussing Ratifying the New Constitution, 20 January 1788 write by Jeremiah Wadsworth. This book was released on 1788. Jeremiah Wadsworth to Henry Knox Discussing Ratifying the New Constitution, 20 January 1788 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Discusses ratifying the new Constitution. Feels unsure of his own position as many of his friends oppose his viewpoints. Expresses a fear that [i]f New York should after all not come in - the new constitution will be in danger... Signature is cut out. Watermarked C Taylor and with a hunting horn inside a crest and GR underneath.
Henry Knox to Jeremiah Wadsworth Regarding Military Recruits and the Virginia Constitutional Ratification Convention, 22 June 1788
Henry Knox to Jeremiah Wadsworth Regarding Military Recruits and the Virginia Constitutional Ratification Convention, 22 June 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 Jeremiah Wadsworth Regarding Military Recruits and the Virginia Constitutional Ratification Convention, 22 June 1788 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1788. Henry Knox to Jeremiah Wadsworth Regarding Military Recruits and the Virginia Constitutional Ratification Convention, 22 June 1788 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Reports that he will draw on Wadsworth for [Dollar sign]2,000 to answer the present exigencies- after which the connecticut recruits are to be paid and marched. Hopes a company will be ready to march from West Point by 10 July. Of the Virginia Constitutional ratification convention, writes: The business in Virginia is critical indeed- So nearly balanced that neither side can determine which has the majority but this is independent of the Kentucky members amounting to 14- Those Gentlemen will determine the fate of America.... You see my dear sir on what a slender thread depends the future happiness of America. Mentions the Mississippi business, a reference to the ways in which arguments over navigation of the Mississippi River will effect the debate. Expresses his wish that New Hampshire will adopt the Constitution (in fact, New Hampshire had adopted the Constitution 21 June 1788).
