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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 Rufus King to Henry Knox with News of the Constitutional Convention, 27 May 1787 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
King discusses the Constitutional Convention: Seven states assembled on the 25th and appointed Gen. Washington President & Maj. Jackson Secretary of the Convention. If Connecticut, Georgia & Massachusetts are represented tomorrow, we will have ten States - I hope this will be the case but the event is uncertain - No proposition has been agitated except in private conversation, and excepting the mere organization of the convention we are as when you left us. Free stamped on address leaf with no signature. Signer of the U.S. Constitution.
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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...
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Download Rufus King to Henry Knox about Lack of Progress at the Convention, 11 July 1787 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Writes in full, I wish it was in my power to inform you that we had progressed a single step since you left us - I say progressed, this expression must be defined by my own political creed, which you are very well acquainted with - I can form no conjecture of the Report, or separation, of the convention - If I had returned to N-YK with you or with our very able and sagacious Friend [Alexander] Hamilton, I should have escaped much Vexation, enjoyed much pleasure and have gratified the earnest wishes & desires of Mrs. King. Signer of the U.S. Constitution.
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Download Henry Knox to Franois-Louis Teissdre de Fleury about the Constitutional Convention and Other Matters, 26 December 1787 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Mentions that Samuel Shaw is probably in Canton, China and was in India during the last year. Updates Fleury on the Constitutional Convention held in Philadelphia and the progress of ratifying the constitution in each state. A convention or representation of all the States excepting Rhode Island met in Philadelphia in the month of May last and after four months deliberation agreed on the Constitution herein enclosed (not present). Goes on to state, This constitution is to be submitted to a convention chosen by the people of each state, and adds that Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey have already adopted it. Georgia, Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Hampshire will probably adopt it in a few more weeks. The states most opposed are Virginia, New York and Rhode Island but Knox believes all the states will eventually adopt it. Reports from Europe indicate a war between England and France. Knox says that come when it may he wishes France all possible success. Docket, in the hand of William Knox, notes this as a copy.
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Download Henry Knox to an Unknown Recipient Discussing the Constitution, Approximately 29 September 1787 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Discusses the Constitution of the United States. Declares, But a candid examination of [the Constitution], will most probably produce a conviction that it is one of the best models of a republican government ever presented to the sons of men. Comments on different groups' opposition to the Constitution, noting that the southern states will oppose it because they think it will support the commercial interest of the north. Remarks that the Constitution will affect the projects of the paper money... Notes that America is seen with contempt abroad. Of the current government writes, The present ship is unfit to encounter the riding storm, it will not answer even for the smooth surface of peace- it must sink- let us then embark on board the new ship offered by the united [wisdom] of our country. Notes that, every thing depends on Massachusetts to set an example (by adopting the Constitution). Relates that Pennsylvania is the only state whose Legislature is in session, and they will soon set a date for their state ratification convention to be called. Date inferred based on Knox's reference to the unanimous adoption by Congress on Friday of the 28 September 1787 Resolution calling for state conventions to consider the Constitution.
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Download Henry Knox to Marquis de Lafayette about the Constitutional Convention and His Opinions on the Situation, 24 October 1787 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Says he has probably already heard of the results of the Constitutional Convention. Says The propositions being essentially different, in many respects from the existing Confederation, and which will probably produce different national effects, are contemplated by the public at large with an anxious attention. The discussions are commenced in the news papers & in Pamphlets, with all the freedom & liberality which challenge a people who are searching by their own experience after a form of government most productive of happiness. Expresses his affinity for a stronger national government and believes the new constitution will provide it. Goes on to claim it is not a perfect document though and There are several things in it that I confess I could wish to be altered. Says the people are ready for the change and that it will be discussed fully. Predicts parties will be raised during the debate. Discusses state ratification. Will send an update from time to time. Mentions European affairs and fears French aggression. Asks for news. Says Washington is doing well, but that his crops are injured by severe drought. Encloses a copy of the Constitution (not included). Docketed by William Knox.
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Download Henry Knox to Marquis de Lafayette Discussing the Constitutional Convention, 26 April 1788 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Contemporary secretarial copy of a letter sent to Lafayette. References Lafayette's letters from November 1787 and February 1788. Says that The Convention by you Mr. Jefferson and Common Sense [Thomas Paine], judge wisely respecting the New Constitution requiring some amendments & of the time they should be effected. Of the Constitutional Convention says The unanimity of the former convention may be regarded as a rare evidence of the empire of reason. Believes there will not have to be another convention. Says it is likely that nine states will accept the constitution over the next 2-3 months. Says New York will have its ratifying convention in June and hopes the acceptance of other states will influence them to vote for it. Goes into other state's conventions. Lashes out at Rhode Island. Gives Lafayette an update on Catherine Greene, the wife of the late General Nathanael Greene. Seems like she wants to send her son George to France to study. Asks for an updated list of French officers in the Society of the Cincinnati so he can send them diplomas. Says war seems less likely in Europe now, but that the English however are haughty and overbearing - too much so I am apprehensive, for a firm and durable peace. Below the docket, a later note initialed by EY sums up the letter and states that Lafayette's letters to Knox referenced in this letter is feared lost. In the hand of William Knox.
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Download Henry Knox to Stephen Higginson about the Coming Congress, 25 February 1787 Book 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.
