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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.03843 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0084] April-June 1788 |
| Title | Jeremiah Wadsworth to Henry Knox discussing army pay warrants and the adoption of the Constitution |
| Date | 17 April 1788 |
| Author | Wadsworth, Jeremiah (1743-1804) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Military document; Government document |
| Content Description | 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." |
| Subjects | US Constitution Revolutionary War General Military History Government and Civics Finance Soldier's Pay Agriculture and Animal Husbandry Ratification Federalists Politics Global History and Civics Caribbean Continental Congress Congress |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Wadsworth, Jeremiah (1743-1804) Mason, George (1725-1792) Grayson, William (1736-1790) |
| Place written | Hartford, Connecticut |
| Theme | Government & Politics; Creating a New Government; Agriculture; Foreign Affairs |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |