Henry Knox to Rufus King Discussing the Possible Ratification of the United States Constitution by New York, 13 July 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 Rufus King Discussing the Possible Ratification of the United States Constitution by New York, 13 July 1788 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1788. Henry Knox to Rufus King Discussing the Possible Ratification of the United States Constitution by New York, 13 July 1788 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Discusses the possible ratification of the United States Constitution by New York: I have received no letters from Colonel Hamilton or any others of the convention, that will warrant the idea in any degree- but there has been a buz for a few days past that the convention would adopt the constitution and afterwards state strongly some material amendments...
Henry Knox to Benjamin Lincoln Discussing the Constitution, 13 June 1788
Henry Knox to Benjamin Lincoln Discussing the Constitution, 13 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 Benjamin Lincoln Discussing the Constitution, 13 June 1788 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1788. Henry Knox to Benjamin Lincoln Discussing the Constitution, 13 June 1788 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Reports that he forwarded a letter from Lincoln to John Jacob Faesch. Discusses the Constitution, noting that no state has thus far rejected it except for Rhode Island. Writes, Thank Heaven America has a proposition for a government which in case of a storm would shield the principle of liberty... from the rude attacks of anarchy and tyranny. Relates that eight states have adopted the Constitution, and there is reason to believe Virginia will also choose in favor of ratification. Comments on Anti-Federalists in New York and the likelihood that New York will adopt the Constitution. Notes The real disposition of New Hampshire seems to be concealed regarding ratification. Congratulates Lincoln on being elected Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts.
Henry Knox to Arthur St. Clair Regarding the Adoption of the Constitution, 3 July 1788
Henry Knox to Arthur St. Clair Regarding the Adoption of the Constitution, 3 July 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 Arthur St. Clair Regarding the Adoption of the Constitution, 3 July 1788 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1788. Henry Knox to Arthur St. Clair Regarding the Adoption of the Constitution, 3 July 1788 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Marked private at the top of page one. Declares, I rejoice my dear sir in having the pleasure of congratulating you on the adoption of the Constitution by ten states. In Virginia, the business has been highly interesting and critical, and finally succeeded by a majority of ten- In New Hampshire the majority eleven- The latter passed it on Saturday the 21, and Virginia on Wednesday the 25th ultimo. Discusses the New York convention presently deciding on ratification of the Constitution. Predicts that the Convention will stipulate for amendments previous to the adoption... Congress will immediately pass the necessary acts for organizing the Constitution. Transmits resolutions (not included) to St. Clair, hoping he will be able to avail the public of the advantage of the additional appropriation.
Rufus King to Henry Knox with News of the Constitutional Convention, 27 May 1787
Rufus King to Henry Knox with News of the Constitutional Convention, 27 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 Rufus King to Henry Knox with News of the Constitutional Convention, 27 May 1787 write by Rufus King. This book was released on 1787. Rufus King to Henry Knox with News of the Constitutional Convention, 27 May 1787 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. King discusses the Constitutional Convention: Seven states assembled on the 25th and appointed Gen. Washington President & Maj. Jackson Secretary of the Convention. If Connecticut, Georgia & Massachusetts are represented tomorrow, we will have ten States - I hope this will be the case but the event is uncertain - No proposition has been agitated except in private conversation, and excepting the mere organization of the convention we are as when you left us. Free stamped on address leaf with no signature. Signer of the U.S. Constitution.
Henry Knox to Jeremiah Wadsworth Discussing the Possible Adoption of the Constitution Across the United States, 12 April 1788
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.
