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Download Jeremiah Wadsworth to Henry Knox Discussing Financial Matters and the Death of General Nathanael Greene, 20 April 1788 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Discusses a financial matter involving warrants and a sheriff, of whom Wadsworth writes, I find the sherif will fight hard and tho no body justifies him- Notes that the sheriff received ill treatment in the office of Mr. Milligan. Plans to travel to the Greene residence, referring to the home of Catherine Littlefield Greene, widow of the late General Nathanael Greene. Notes that if Mrs. Greene consents, he will send George Washington Greene on the next packet for France. Requests that Knox ask St. John (possibly Crevecoeur) if he knows of any officers who might attend to George on the passage. Writes, I am impatient to have this Boy in a situation where he may acquire knowledge... a Boy under the direction of Any Mother will hardly ever be good for any thing.
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Download Jeremiah Wadsworth to Henry Knox Discussing Financial Matters Relating to Warrants, 22 June 1788 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Marked as private. Discusses financial matters related to warrants. Informs Knox he can draw on Wadsworth for two thousand dollars. Mentions a secret financial transaction he promises to explain when he next sees Knox. Writes, ... their [sic] has been such cursed work between the collectors & sherrifs that I am afraid their will be trouble enough before we have got through with ye settlement of our old taxes. Has been in hopes of getting good news from Virginia, referring to the Constitutional ratification convention of that state. Free handwritten on address leaf with no signature.
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Download Jeremiah Wadsworth to Henry Knox on Financial and Political Matters, 26 June 1788 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Promises Knox one thousand dollars in addition to the two thousand already given. Discusses the safety of sending the money by stage. Congratulates Knox on New Hampshire's ratification of the Constitution, noting is it possible the an[cient] Dominion [Virginia] can reject it. if they do who can think of a Curse that is equal to their Crime- [William] Grayson and [James] Monroe how- unaccountable their conduct are you not convinced their is a Hell - is any other punishment but [illegible] unquenchable fire equal to the crime of destroying the [fairest] hopes of a world - Adam & Eve [did] nothing when the Fell. Grayson & Monroe have a claim to the first place in the regions of Perdition. But it can not be[.] Virginia must and will. Instructs Knox to send an enclosure to Major Platt, who will obtain the three thousand dollars for Knox.
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Informs Knox he will be able to pay his dividend of bank stock in early July. Asks that Knox inform him if he decides to draw on Wadsworth immediately for 2,000 dollars. Writes, I am obliged to have recourse to some Magic to get hold of Money on your warrants- but you see I am not without some success. Thanks Knox for transmitting news of the likelihood of Virginia's adoption of the Constitution.
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Download Henry Knox to Jeremiah Wadsworth on Financial Matters, 29 June 1788 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Marked by Knox as an extract of a letter to Colonel Wadsworth. Notes that the three thousand dollars Wadsworth already has plus one thousand he hopes to furnish in August will answer untill you shall receive further supplies. Instructs Wadsworth to send him the money by stage because Major Platt cannot assist him.
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Download Jeremiah Wadsworth to Henry Knox Discussing Arrangements for Getting Money to Knox, 29 June 1788 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Wadsworth discusses arrangements for getting money to Knox. Promises to bring two thousand dollars to New York, and will make sure another thousand arrives in New York by mid-July. In closing, writes, Virginia must adopt the Constitution I cant bear to think they will not... Free handwritten on address leaf with no signature.
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Download Jeremiah Wadsworth to Henry Knox on Political Matters, 11 May 1788 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Discusses Connecticut politics, mentioning James Wadsworth. Promises to send pumpkin seeds from his garden. Mentions that Mr. [Joel] Barlow [see GLC02437.03874] will be travelling on a packet for France, and will be able to take care of George.
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Download Jeremiah Wadsworth to Henry Knox Discussing Army Pay Warrants and the Adoption of the Constitution, 17 April 1788 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Replies to Knox's letter from 12 April (GLC02437.03835). Discusses army pay warrants. Has ransacked the County a couple of good cows. Promises to send a cow to Knox when one can be obtained. Speculates on the possible adoption of the Constitution by Virginia and New York: I don't believe [George] Mason and old [William] Grayson will be very influential in Virginia- and hope the exertions of the Federalists will continue to be industrious in New York for as I came thro E & W Chester I found the Antis had been busy and too successful. Further relates his views on whether New Hampshire will adopt the Constitution. Discusses reports that Bermuda will become a garrison for the British. In a post script, refers to his attempts to send a delegate in his place (possibly to Congress), but can not afford one. Writes, I dont know any good that could be done by seven states & I am not much pleased with the Polliticks of some of the present Congress.
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Download Jeremiah Wadsworth to Henry Knox about a Business Idea, Catherine Greene's Financial Woes, 19 August 1787 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Discusses a business plan proposed to him by Major [Winthrop] Sargent for an upcoming voyage and the risks that accompany the proposal. (See GLC02437.03638 for Winthrop's views on the voyage) Mentions one of his officer's requests for payment. Describes the financial ruin and plight of Nathanael Greene's (Catherine Greene) widow and children. Asks Knox to forward the Marquis's [Lafayette's] letter to her. Worries about Greene's sons and their education. Complains about the numerous payment applications and loans requests he has received along with requests from people who wish him to speculate. Begs Knox to financially assist their late friend. Noted as private. Free handwritten on address leaf with no signature. See GLC02437.03644, GLC02437.03647, and GLC02437.03652 for related documents. Free handwritten on address leaf with no signature.
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Download Jeremiah Wadsworth to Henry Knox about Allocating Money from Treasury Warrants and Pay for Soldiers, 15 April 1787 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Discusses the allocation of money from the Treasury warrants. Believes the troops at all hazards need to be paid. Wants the next warrant to be used to pay the officers or they...will consider themselves as greatly injured & will give weight to the opposers of a Federal Government ... Expresses anxiety about the possibility of rebellion if the men are not paid, this state I am persuaded never was so ripe for rebellion as at present the friends to Chaise [Shays] & his party are increasing & growing bolder every day - they have in general carreid their Elections throughout the state. Has no doubt the troops at Springfield, Massachusetts will be fed. Is disillusioned with Congress and wants nothing to do with matters they are involved in. Free handwritten on address leaf with no signature.
