Henry Knox to the Marquis de Lafayette [possibly Incomplete] about the Progress of the Constitution in Various States and the Possibility of War in Europe, 14 December 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 the Marquis de Lafayette [possibly Incomplete] about the Progress of the Constitution in Various States and the Possibility of War in Europe, 14 December 1787 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1787. Henry Knox to the Marquis de Lafayette [possibly Incomplete] about the Progress of the Constitution in Various States and the Possibility of War in Europe, 14 December 1787 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Says he has not heard from Lafayette in some time. Mentions that he wrote on the constitutional convention by the last packet. Reports on states that have called ratifying conventions to approve or reject the constitution. Has doubts specifically about Virginia and New York. Says Rhode Island has too many schemes of convenience to approve it. But says it is highly probable that it will be adopted in the course of the year 1788 by nine states and more. Says he is anxious about rumors of war between France and England. Reports that those in the know claim the event is inevitable. Worries about the situation of the United States if such a war broke out. Wants an updated list of French members of the Society of the Cincinnati so he can make up diplomas. Reports that Lucy Knox has given birth to their eighth child. No signature at closing.
Henry Knox to Marquis de Lafayette about the Constitutional Convention and His Opinions on the Situation, 24 October 1787
Henry Knox to Marquis de Lafayette about the Constitutional Convention and His Opinions on the Situation, 24 October 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 Marquis de Lafayette about the Constitutional Convention and His Opinions on the Situation, 24 October 1787 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1787. Henry Knox to Marquis de Lafayette about the Constitutional Convention and His Opinions on the Situation, 24 October 1787 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Says he has probably already heard of the results of the Constitutional Convention. Says The propositions being essentially different, in many respects from the existing Confederation, and which will probably produce different national effects, are contemplated by the public at large with an anxious attention. The discussions are commenced in the news papers & in Pamphlets, with all the freedom & liberality which challenge a people who are searching by their own experience after a form of government most productive of happiness. Expresses his affinity for a stronger national government and believes the new constitution will provide it. Goes on to claim it is not a perfect document though and There are several things in it that I confess I could wish to be altered. Says the people are ready for the change and that it will be discussed fully. Predicts parties will be raised during the debate. Discusses state ratification. Will send an update from time to time. Mentions European affairs and fears French aggression. Asks for news. Says Washington is doing well, but that his crops are injured by severe drought. Encloses a copy of the Constitution (not included). Docketed by William Knox.
Henry Knox to Franois-Louis Teissdre de Fleury about the Constitutional Convention and Other Matters, 26 December 1787
Henry Knox to Franois-Louis Teissdre de Fleury about the Constitutional Convention and Other Matters, 26 December 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 Franois-Louis Teissdre de Fleury about the Constitutional Convention and Other Matters, 26 December 1787 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1787. Henry Knox to Franois-Louis Teissdre de Fleury about the Constitutional Convention and Other Matters, 26 December 1787 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Mentions that Samuel Shaw is probably in Canton, China and was in India during the last year. Updates Fleury on the Constitutional Convention held in Philadelphia and the progress of ratifying the constitution in each state. A convention or representation of all the States excepting Rhode Island met in Philadelphia in the month of May last and after four months deliberation agreed on the Constitution herein enclosed (not present). Goes on to state, This constitution is to be submitted to a convention chosen by the people of each state, and adds that Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey have already adopted it. Georgia, Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Hampshire will probably adopt it in a few more weeks. The states most opposed are Virginia, New York and Rhode Island but Knox believes all the states will eventually adopt it. Reports from Europe indicate a war between England and France. Knox says that come when it may he wishes France all possible success. Docket, in the hand of William Knox, notes this as a copy.
Henry Knox to Marquis de Lafayette Discussing the Constitutional Convention, 26 April 1788
Henry Knox to Marquis de Lafayette Discussing the Constitutional Convention, 26 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 Marquis de Lafayette Discussing the Constitutional Convention, 26 April 1788 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1788. Henry Knox to Marquis de Lafayette Discussing the Constitutional Convention, 26 April 1788 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Contemporary secretarial copy of a letter sent to Lafayette. References Lafayette's letters from November 1787 and February 1788. Says that The Convention by you Mr. Jefferson and Common Sense [Thomas Paine], judge wisely respecting the New Constitution requiring some amendments & of the time they should be effected. Of the Constitutional Convention says The unanimity of the former convention may be regarded as a rare evidence of the empire of reason. Believes there will not have to be another convention. Says it is likely that nine states will accept the constitution over the next 2-3 months. Says New York will have its ratifying convention in June and hopes the acceptance of other states will influence them to vote for it. Goes into other state's conventions. Lashes out at Rhode Island. Gives Lafayette an update on Catherine Greene, the wife of the late General Nathanael Greene. Seems like she wants to send her son George to France to study. Asks for an updated list of French officers in the Society of the Cincinnati so he can send them diplomas. Says war seems less likely in Europe now, but that the English however are haughty and overbearing - too much so I am apprehensive, for a firm and durable peace. Below the docket, a later note initialed by EY sums up the letter and states that Lafayette's letters to Knox referenced in this letter is feared lost. In the hand of William Knox.
Henry Knox to Samuel Ogden about the Birth of a Son, the New Constitution and the Possibility of War in Europe, 13 December 1787
Henry Knox to Samuel Ogden about the Birth of a Son, the New Constitution and the Possibility of War in Europe, 13 December 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 Samuel Ogden about the Birth of a Son, the New Constitution and the Possibility of War in Europe, 13 December 1787 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1787. Henry Knox to Samuel Ogden about the Birth of a Son, the New Constitution and the Possibility of War in Europe, 13 December 1787 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Later copy of the original. Informs Ogden of the birth of his son, writes that Mrs. Knox desires her affectionate respects to Mrs. Ogden with an earnest request for her appearance here ... States that [t]he new constitution is the domestic want, and a pretty general war the European apprehension. Loving peace as I do I pray sincerely for the new constitution, believing that it will be the only means to keep the ship steady in the rising storm. Perhaps the broils of Europe and an opinion that we may be hurt amid the clashing of arms may have the affect to induce the people of this country to embrace the thing which will secure them against insult. Docket states Copied for Mr. Willard from the Originals in the Collection of Autographs of Ferdinand J. Dreer Esq. of Philada. Nov. 29 1857.
