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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.03563 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0080] April-June 1787 |
| Title | Rufus King to Henry Knox discussing the Convention and state representation |
| Date | 3 June 1787 |
| Author | King, Rufus (1755-1827) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | 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. |
| Subjects | US Constitution US Constitutional Convention Government and Civics |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) King, Rufus (1755-1827) Carroll, Daniel (1730-1796) Jenifer, Daniel of St. Thomas (1723-1790) Mercer, James (1735-1793) |
| Place written | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Theme | Creating a New Government |
| 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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