Henry Knox to Mercy Otis Warren Replying to Her Letter, Discussing the Constitutional Convention and Giving His Opinions on Government, 30 May 1787 - 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 Mercy Otis Warren Replying to Her Letter, Discussing the Constitutional Convention and Giving His Opinions on Government, 30 May 1787 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1787. Henry Knox to Mercy Otis Warren Replying to Her Letter, Discussing the Constitutional Convention and Giving His Opinions on Government, 30 May 1787 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Replies to her letter from 2 May (GLC02437.03539). Discusses a financial matter involving Winslow Warren (Warren's son), Mr. Hawkins, Knox's brother William, and Mr. Breck. Apologizes for not being able to fully comply with her request from 2 May due to William's limited power in that regard. Knox discusses the present state of government, and the divided nature of the states, in the context of the Constitutional Convention, which gathered at Philadelphia 25 May. Discusses the present awful crisis- I arrange in my imagination two or three hundred millions of [our] posterity with their eyes fixed on our conduct, ready to applaud our wisdom or to execrate our folly. Praises a book by Mr. Adams, noting that it should have been called The Soul of a Free Government, (likely commenting on John Adams's book, A Defence of the Constitutions of Government of the United States of America). Comments that paper money - and ex post facto Laws are the main springs of the American governments. Mentions the Cincinnati (likely the Society of the Cincinnati). Reflects on the Constitutional Convention and the men attending it: Should they possess the hardihood to be unpopular and propose an efficient national government from the entanglements of the present defective state [systems], we may yet be a happy and great nation. Adds, Should they possess local and not general views should they propose to patch up the wretched & defective thing called the confederation- look out ye patriots- supplicate heaven separate anarchies will take place... Discusses the issue of state's rights versus national power, The state governments should be deprived of the power of injuring themselves or the nation. The people have parted with power enough to form an excellent constitution- But it is intercepted and diffused among hordes which cannot use it to good purpose- It must be [concerted] in a national government. The power of that government should be divided between a strong executive, senate, and assembly.... every thing should be defined, marked, and checked according to the highest human wisdom- an attempt to overleap the bounds of the Constitution should be punished on the absolute certainty of great severity. Writes that in this letter, he only suggested the smallest possible changes that can be made to the government. Anything less will be to precipitate us in to the gulph of separate anarchies or the issue of which we may see established seperate tyrannies. This is Knox's draft. The sent copy of this letter is in the Warren-Adams Papers at the Massachusetts Historical Society.
Henry Knox to Mercy Otis Warren about the Convention [incomplete], 21 August 1787
Henry Knox to Mercy Otis Warren about the Convention [incomplete], 21 August 1787 - 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 Mercy Otis Warren about the Convention [incomplete], 21 August 1787 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1787. Henry Knox to Mercy Otis Warren about the Convention [incomplete], 21 August 1787 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Discusses the proceedings of a convention (referring to the Constitutional Convention (held in Philadelphia) and mentions the Society of the Cincinnati. Says the Convention is coming to a conclusion and that the proceedings will likely end the 15th of next month. Weighs in on some of the consequences the Convention may bring and opinions others may have. Informs Warren about the recent loss of his and Mrs. Knox's youngest child.
Mercy Otis Warren to Henry Knox about the New Government and Enquiries After the Health of Knox's Family, 9 March 1789
Mercy Otis Warren to Henry Knox about the New Government and Enquiries After the Health of Knox's Family, 9 March 1789 - 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 Mercy Otis Warren to Henry Knox about the New Government and Enquiries After the Health of Knox's Family, 9 March 1789 write by Mercy Otis Warren. This book was released on 1789. Mercy Otis Warren to Henry Knox about the New Government and Enquiries After the Health of Knox's Family, 9 March 1789 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Discusses a recent letter from Knox and mentions political events surrounding the Great Court which are too delicate for a lady to touch upon. Reflects upon the new government, which has long been the wish of every good man & woman in America though they may have varied in opinion relative to some particular points. Rather than discussing the government, she wishes to enquire as to the health of Mrs. Knox and family, and ask Knox to forward the enclosed letter to her friend Mrs. Montgomery. Suggests the Knoxes come for a visit, and discusses her desire to travel to New York. Docketed by Knox.
George Washington to Henry Knox Discussing the Constitutional Convention, 31 May 1787
George Washington to Henry Knox Discussing the Constitutional Convention, 31 May 1787 - 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 Discussing the Constitutional Convention, 31 May 1787 write by George Washington. This book was released on 1787. George Washington to Henry Knox Discussing the Constitutional Convention, 31 May 1787 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Later copy of a letter written to Henry Knox, briefly discussing the beginning of the Constitutional Convention, and his election as chair of the Convention. Copy made on 1 February 1854 according to note at top of first page.
Henry Knox to Mercy Otis Warren with News and Views on Politics, 29 March 1789
Henry Knox to Mercy Otis Warren with News and Views on Politics, 29 March 1789 - 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 Mercy Otis Warren with News and Views on Politics, 29 March 1789 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1789. Henry Knox to Mercy Otis Warren with News and Views on Politics, 29 March 1789 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Unsigned, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. Received her last letter, with its enclosure to Mrs. Montgomery. Will deliver the enclosure to Mrs. Montgomery's family while she is out of town. Was upset that he did not have time to visit her and her husband General [James] Warren while in Boston on business. Hopes to be able to visit them in Plymouth the next time he is in the area. Wishes she and General Warren would visit New York; suggests that if the length of the land route would deter them, they might have a convenient, safe and pleasant passage by water. Then discusses his beliefs on the principles of government, as well as philosophy and history as it relates to government.
