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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.01693 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0048] November 1782 |
| Title | John Pitts to Henry Knox |
| Date | 1 November 1782 |
| Author | Pitts, John (1738-1815) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Government document |
| Content Description | In response to Knox's letter (see GLC02437.01649), John Pitts, of the Massachusetts Legislature, writes that he can see "no objection in reason, to his inserting himself into this State by the most convenient opportunity, but I cant say what would be the public opinion." Declares, "I have not attempted to ascertain it by laying your letter before the General Court, as, prior to my receiving it, the Court had determined to take up no more private matters during ye [the] present session, than what had been already received." Suggests sending a letter to the Governor "to present him to public view." Has also had another idea: "It is if you can consistently admit Mr. Winslow into your lines, & take him into the Service, his having been in arms would be a powerful argument for his return into this State, and the recognizing him as a Subject." Concludes that if Mr. Winslow's case comes before the General Court while he is a member, he will do his best to facilitate Mr. Winslow's return. Sends regards to Mrs. Knox. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War Revolutionary War General Loyalist Letter of Introduction or Recommendation Government and Civics Continental Army Military History |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Pitts, John (1737-1815) |
| Place written | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Theme | The American Revolution; Government & Politics |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
| Related documents | Henry Knox to John Pitts about the concerns for a Massachusetts family |