Stephen Higginson to Henry Knox about Coming Convention, 13 February 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 Stephen Higginson to Henry Knox about Coming Convention, 13 February 1787 write by Stephen Higginson. This book was released on 1787. Stephen Higginson to Henry Knox about Coming Convention, 13 February 1787 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Discusses the upcoming Convention in May to possibly create a new system of government and Constitution. Writes that the idea of such a convention may not only be new, but may appear to interfere with that article in the Confederation, which provides that, 'no alteration therein shall be made without the consent of all the states.' But will not that consent be naturally obtained, by the recommendation of Congress to the States to adopt this mode, as they are all supposed to be, at all times, represented in that Body? Provides evidence to support this argument, and discusses the usefulness of such a convention. Describes the success of General [Benjamin] Lincoln's expedition to stop Shays' Rebellion, but declares that the disaffection of the people is deeply rooted. Discusses financial support for General [Henry] Jackson's regiment. Recipient inferred.
Henry Knox to Stephen Higginson about the Coming Congress, 25 February 1787
Henry Knox to Stephen Higginson about the Coming Congress, 25 February 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 Stephen Higginson about the Coming Congress, 25 February 1787 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1787. Henry Knox to Stephen Higginson about the Coming Congress, 25 February 1787 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Thanks Higginson for his observations on the current state of the government. Says Higginson's views are perfectly just and well founded and that Higginson has a greater degree of attention, and thought on the subject, than most other gentlemen... Shares his thoughts about the state of affairs, noting the whole must be taken to peices [sic], and a new one erected on the bases of publick Liberty and public happiness... Notes Congress has acceded to the idea of a Convention. Discusses the benefits the Convention would bring if the states were to agree to it. States he hopes that Higginson is able to attend along with Mr. [Rufus] King and General [Benjamin] Lincoln. Discusses the rebellion (Shays' Rebellion) that took place in Massachusetts and the effects it has had on the government and other states.
Stephen Higginson to Henry Knox about Forming a Special Convention to Revise the Articles of Confederation, 8 February 1787
Stephen Higginson to Henry Knox about Forming a Special Convention to Revise the Articles of Confederation, 8 February 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 Stephen Higginson to Henry Knox about Forming a Special Convention to Revise the Articles of Confederation, 8 February 1787 write by Stephen Higginson. This book was released on 1787. Stephen Higginson to Henry Knox about Forming a Special Convention to Revise the Articles of Confederation, 8 February 1787 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Informs Knox that he (Higginson) spoke to Congress, including Mr. Maddison, about forming a special convention to revise the Articles of Confederation. Discusses the need to draft a new document for the basis of government as the Confederation is incompetent to the purposes for which it was established, the managing the affairs of the Union. States that to delegate rights to Congress, and at the same time to withold from them the means of exercising those rights, is trifling and absurd. Watermarked with a IV and a hunting horn inside a crest with GR underneath. Free stamped on address leaf with no signature.
Henry Knox to Stephen Higginson, 28 January 1787
Henry Knox to Stephen Higginson, 28 January 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 Stephen Higginson, 28 January 1787 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1787. Henry Knox to Stephen Higginson, 28 January 1787 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Body of the letter and signature in the hand of Robert Pemberton, Knox's aide. Thanks him for his letters. Writes, The Zeal of the people of Boston and the lower country in favor of Government is a good sign, and will probably produce the events expected from it. Declares, however, that even if the current insurgency dies down, some measures will be necessary to prevent a repetition of it. Believes that the poor poor federal government is sick almost unto death. Mentions that a convention has been proposed by Virginia and several states with the intention to discuss reforms. Describes his philosophy on the structure of the government. Urges Higginson to encourage the state of Massachusetts to send delegates to the convention. Body of letter and signature penned for Knox by Robert Pemberton, his post-war aide.
Henry Knox to Benjamin Lincoln about Troop Moves and Coming Congress [copy], 14 February 1787
Henry Knox to Benjamin Lincoln about Troop Moves and Coming Congress [copy], 14 February 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 Benjamin Lincoln about Troop Moves and Coming Congress [copy], 14 February 1787 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1787. Henry Knox to Benjamin Lincoln about Troop Moves and Coming Congress [copy], 14 February 1787 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Marked copy. Body of the letter and signature in the hand of Robert Pemberton, Knox's aide. Discusses Lincoln's success at stopping Shays' Rebellion and dispersing the insurgents. Mentions how the rapid defeat of the insurgents will affect orders previously given to Colonel [David] Humphreys and Colonel [Henry] Jackson to move their regiments to Springfield, Massachusetts. Says he has been keeping General Washington and Congress abreast of Lincoln's actions. Comments on the upcoming Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia and expresses his firm support of it. Believes the objections voiced by many are not well-founded. Hopes that Massachusetts agrees to send delegates to the convention and that they select Lincoln, Mr. [Rufus] King and Mr. [Stephen] Higginson to be among them.
