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Download Rufus King to Henry Knox Discussing Knox's Land Claims, 27 June 1785 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
King, a Continental Congressman, discusses Knox's eastern [land] claim: I am uninformed of the merits of your eastern claim, but presume they are such as sufficiently warrant the report of the committee on your applications, and therefore am concerned at the decision of the House. Relates that Colonel [Benjamin] Tupper should discharge the duty of surveyor for a given period, after which [Rufus] Putnam may come on. Signer of the U.S. Constitution.
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Download Henry Knox to Rufus King about a Vacancy in the Regular Regiment and Land Matters, 28 September 1791 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Knox signs with his initials. References a note King wrote earlier respecting a nephew of Judge [Abraham] Yates entering into the military Line. Tells King an ensigncy has become vacant in the regular regiment and that he has told President Washington of the appointment. Fears that you and his other friends may think that he ought to be in a higher grade, but it is not possible. Asks King to find out if the nephew is still interested. Heard from Ralph Izard that he (Izard) gave King a pamphlet on the [Yazoo] Company. Asks King and Doctor William Samuel Johnson to send him documents on the sale, as well as pamphlets relative to the title. Large parts of pages two and three are struck, and in this section, Knox mentions the history of land ownership in the Carolinas and Georgia. As this issue will doubtlessly come up at the next session of Congress, Knox wants to have as much information as possible, and does not know who else to ask but King.
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Download Rufus King to Henry Knox Attempting to Persuade Knox to Accept the Appointment of Secretary at War, 14 March 1785 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
King, a Continental Congressman, attempts to persuade Knox to accept the appointment of Secretary at War. Notes that although the salary is low, there will be a possibility for an increase, or an allowance for rent and traveling expenses. Declares, If the wishes of your particular friends, and the entire satisfaction of the states would be an inducement to your acceptance, you cannot refuse- I could not excuse myself, did I not make these observations to you; the present wasting condition of the Department requires the hand of a master; if you decline, I fear we shall be driven into an election, that will neither aid the dignity, nor preserve the interest, of the Union... I write as one citizen anxious for the public wellfare [sic], to another capable of promoting it. Signer of the U.S. Constitution.
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Download Rufus King to Henry Knox Discussing the Convention and State Representation, 3 June 1787 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Discusses the Constitutional Convention. Relates that Daniel Jenifer, Daniel Carroll, and James Mercer are expected to arrive in a few days to represent Maryland. Writes, Eleven states are represented, but we proceed slowly - I am unable to form any precise opinion of the Result - Nothing however very important has turned up and issued unfavorably ... Free stamped on address leaf with no signature.
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Download Henry Knox to Rufus King about His Politics, 17 August 1788 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Apologizes for missing King when King recently traveled to Boston. Discusses the possibility that King will remain in Massachusetts (perhaps to serve that state in government). Knox and [Nathaniel] Gorham both agree King should instantly demonstrate [his] intentions by purchasing a home in Massachusetts.
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Download Rufus King to Henry Knox Asking for Knox's Help, 1782 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Asks for his help in obtaining an extract of a letter. Dated added later in pencil. Signatory of the U.S. Constitution.
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Download Rufus King to Henry Knox about Shays' Rebellion, 13 December 1786 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Reports that [Daniel] Shays disbanded his party on Sunday & Monday last. King reports that the stageman he is traveling with saw the disbanded insurgents. The stageman said they seemed crestfallen; some of them say they will go no more, others that they are not yet tired of the business. Includes other information provided by the stageman, such as the fact that Shays will stay at Worcester until he receives word from the Governor. Postscript makes a reference to what appears to be the dispute over the New York-Massachusetts border. Claims there is a prospect of compromising. Signer of the U.S. Constitution.
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Download Henry Knox to George Washington Discussing Settlers on Washington's Lands and Disunity Between the States [incomplete], 21 January 1785 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Comments on a recent trip Washington took to his western lands. Expresses relief that Washington did not travel as far west as he originally planned due to the indians being in a bad temper. Referring to settlers on Washington's lands, writes You must have been chagrined to have found your Lands possessed by a... people who hold in contempt equity- the first principle of Society. Discusses disunity among the states, writing, We are entirely destitute of those traits which should Stamp us one nation- and the Constitution of Congress does not seem to promise any capital alteration for the better. Reports on his tour with General Benjamin Lincoln to the eastern line of Massachusetts (present-day Maine, in the area of Passamaquoddy Bay). Writes, We went to the eastern line of this State, and found that the british have made excessive encroachments upon our territories. Contains two dockets, one on the first page and another in pencil on page four.
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Download Rufus King to Henry Knox about Politics, 28 October 1787 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Informs Knox that Henry Jackson will send him the Resolve for calling a convention and tell you every thing relative to the situation of public affairs with more precision and particulars than is in my power. Discusses his efforts in advocating for the passage of the Constitution, such as speaking to the representatives from Maine, and trying to correct some ill impression they received. Also mentions the advocacy work some judges are doing in support of passage: [William] Cushing the Chief Justice gave a solemn charge last week in Bristol to the Grand Jury, enlarged upon our distressed situation, the Danger of Anarchy, and the well founded fear that we might yet lose our Freedom for want of Government and concluded in favor of the adoption of the Report of the Convention.
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Download Henry Knox to Rufus King Discussing the Possible Ratification of the United States Constitution by New York, 13 July 1788 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Discusses the possible ratification of the United States Constitution by New York: I have received no letters from Colonel Hamilton or any others of the convention, that will warrant the idea in any degree- but there has been a buz for a few days past that the convention would adopt the constitution and afterwards state strongly some material amendments...
