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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.09415 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0083] January-March 1788 |
| Title | George Washington to Henry Knox Discussing which states are ratifying the Constitution, and predicts its success |
| Date | 10 January 1788 |
| Author | Washington, George (1732-1799) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Government document |
| Content Description | Discusses which states are ratifying the Constitution, and predicts its success. Notes "The determination of New York, of all others, seems most problematical; and yet, I can hardly entertain an idea that she will be disposed to stand alone..." Wonders whether a dispute between France and England will result in war. Predicts that if war does erupt, the United States will participate, since the current government does not have the power to restrain the people. Sends his and Martha's congratulations to Henry and his wife Lucy on the birth of a son, whom they have named George. In a post script, notes that he will travel with Colonel Humphreys the following day on business of the Potomack Company. Docketed in Knox's hand. |
| Subjects | President US Constitution Ratification Government and Civics Global History and Civics Foreign Affairs Children and Family Travel Land Transaction First Lady |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Washington, George (1732-1799) Washington, Martha (1731-1802) Knox, Lucy Flucker (1756-1824) |
| Place written | Mount Vernon, Virginia |
| Theme | The Presidency; Government & Politics; Children & Family; Women in American History; Foreign Affairs |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Additional Information | Signer of the U.S. Constitution. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
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