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Same as GLC02437.03465. Writes a recommendation to Lincoln for Mr. Payson, a reputable inhabitant of Massachusetts who is looking for employment to give him bread. Notes he has no openings at present and is referring him to Lincoln.
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Later copy of GLC02437.03466. Writes a recommendation to Lincoln for Mr. Payson, a reputable inhabitant of Massachusetts who is looking for employment to give him bread. Notes he has no openings at present and is referring him to Lincoln.
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Recommends a Mr. Payton for work. Mentions Payton's great distress owing to some peculiarly unhappy circumstances in his family, and suggests there might be an available post within the Quartermaster or Commissary[']s line under General Lincoln's patronage. Written at the time of Shays' rebellion. Signed as Secretary of War.
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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.
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Later copy. Written from the War Office, likely in New York City. Writes that the bearer, Major [William] North, will inform you of an intended disposition of some of the federal troops for the protection of the stores of the United States at Springfield. Writes that the work of these troops must be restricted to securing the property of the United States. Asks him for his opinion on what force (if any) will be an adequate protection to the Arsenal and Magazine.
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Unsigned, and marked copy. Body of the letter in the hand of Robert Pemberton, Knox's aide. Knox refers to a previous letter he sent to Lincoln (see GLC02437.03446). Thanks him for his last letter, and believes his recent services to the government (by leading troops to suppress Shays' Rebellion) will prove beneficial. Writes, A Congress of seven States has been lately formed. Our old friend General [Arthur] St. Clair president. Nearly three months elapsed between the time Congress ought to have been and the time it was actually formed. Adds, I have written you an official letter respecting some troops I have ordered to Springfield. Discusses where these troops are currently stationed, and how they will arrive at Springfield. Urges him to keep your attention fixed on the Stores and to afford them as ample protection as your force will admit, and the case may require. Mentions the variety of rumors he has heard regarding the status of Lincoln's regiment, but has heard that Generals [Rufus] Putnam and [Benjamin] Tupper are with him and if so, sends his regards to them.
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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.
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Later copy. Discusses a meeting in Philadelphia, and writes You will have found that Congress have recommended a convention to meet in Philadelphia in May. I hope and pray that you may be at it, either on the part of the State or the Cincinnati.
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Writes that he is fully impressed with how busy Lincoln is (Lincoln was preparing to lead a regiment to face off against the Shays insurgents), but hopes that he would not mind giving him news of the battles in Massachusetts when possible. Writes, I do not request to know any thing which if divulged by miscarriage of letters would be in the least injurious - Any communications which shall be made shall be retained with me unless you should please to order otherwise. I trust to your friendship to excuse my request, wishing you every success. Body of letter and signature penned for Knox by Robert Pemberton, his post-war aide.
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Later copy of GLC02437.02009. References his letter from a few days past. Says that letter mentioned a meeting of officers called for by a paper circulating around camp. Says The meeting was had yesterday, and the General will forward the proceedings to Congress - which will, I am certain make you perfectly happy. Says the meeting went well and that it will set the military character of America in a high point of view. Says that if the people have any gratitude in them they will now support the army. Wants to have the proceedings published immediately to affect public opinion on the army and asks if Lincoln can have that done. Calls Washington's address a masterly performance. References Lincoln's letter of 12 March. Hopes Colonel Dyer of Connecticut will change his vote and approve the half-pay pensions.
