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.
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.
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.
Jeremiah Wadsworth to Henry Knox about Reaction to the Constitution in Various States and the Death of Knox's Dog, 23 December 1787
Jeremiah Wadsworth to Henry Knox about Reaction to the Constitution in Various States and the Death of Knox's Dog, 23 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 Jeremiah Wadsworth to Henry Knox about Reaction to the Constitution in Various States and the Death of Knox's Dog, 23 December 1787 write by Jeremiah Wadsworth. This book was released on 1787. Jeremiah Wadsworth to Henry Knox about Reaction to the Constitution in Various States and the Death of Knox's Dog, 23 December 1787 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Is happy to hear that Pennsylvania adopted the Constitution. Mentions the debates over the Constitution in Connecticut. Hopes to set out soon for New York as soon as that business is over and possibly attend Congress. Mentions that Old Pluckemin [a dog] has died. In a postscript, writes, If Publius comes out in a pamphlet I would want to have a number (likely a reference to the Federalist Papers). States that everything written about the constitution in New York is forwarded under cover to our Wrong Heads - & every under hand manner taken to prevent our adopting it... Recipient inferred based on content.
Jeremiah Wadsworth to Henry Knox Discussing Connecticut Politics, 1 June 1788
Jeremiah Wadsworth to Henry Knox Discussing Connecticut Politics, 1 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 Jeremiah Wadsworth to Henry Knox Discussing Connecticut Politics, 1 June 1788 write by Jeremiah Wadsworth. This book was released on 1788. Jeremiah Wadsworth to Henry Knox Discussing Connecticut Politics, 1 June 1788 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Discusses Connecticut politics, referring to a sheriff whose actions may slow the payment of warrants. Informs Knox he will send him a letter via Pierpont Edwards, who will soon take a seat in Congress. Notes receipt of a circular letter from the General Meeting of the Society of the Cincinnati soliciting payment for Pierre L'Enfant, who designed badges for the Society of the Cincinnati. Intends to pay L'Enfant for his services and encloses something to Platt (presumably) money for that purpose. Wants to finish paying by the 4th of July.
