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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.04053 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0086] October-December 1788 |
| Title | Job Sumner to Henry Knox with proposed Constitution of Georgia |
| Date | 14 December 1788 |
| Author | Sumner, Job (1754-1789) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Encloses the proposed Constitution of Georgia (not included). Notes that three members from each county are appointed to meet at Augusta in January: "I shall only say, that from the disposition of the People, and in particular that of their members of the Convention, from this County, I think the Constitution will be totally rejected- should this be the Case, we shall then have to make a better one..." Discusses the Articles and the power of the Governor. Comments on relations with American Indians in Georgia: "When we get a permanent Peace with the Indians, and a good Government, I think this State... will be one of the most flourishing in the Union." In a post script, notes that their mutual friend Wayne (possibly General Anthony Wayne) aims for a Senatorial appointment, noting "he is unpopular here." |
| Subjects | State Constitution American Indian History US Constitution Revolutionary War General Government and Civics Politics Congress Articles of Confederation Treaty Diplomacy |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Sumner, Job (1754-1789) Wayne, Anthony (1745-1796) |
| Place written | Savannah, Georgia |
| Theme | Government & Politics; Creating a New Government; Native Americans |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |