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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.04089 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0087] January-February 1789 |
| Title | Samuel Breck to Henry Knox about federal elections in Massachusetts |
| Date | 12 January 1789 |
| Author | Breck, Samuel (1747-1809) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Writes that he had delayed writing in hopes that some more events worth mentioning would occur, but they have not, and he cannot justify delaying any longer. Assumes that their mutual friend [Henry] Jackson has acquainted him with the federal elections in Massachusetts, the results of which are very pleasing. Writes, "no Anties yet nor will there be more than one & his influence very small! The Governor is his Message urges amendments, but the Committee of the two Houses will not echo this sentiment." Mentions that General [Benjamin] Lincoln has just been offered a salary to serve as Lieutenant Governor, but his appointment (and the salary) will meet with opposition. Discusses a House committee which is debating the separation of the eastern Massachusetts counties into a separate state. He and Mrs. Breck send their respects to Mrs. Knox, Knox's brother William, and the Knox children. |
| Subjects | Bill of Rights US Constitution Revolutionary War General Election Government and Civics Federalists Politics US Constitutional Amendment Finance Land Transaction Boundary or Property Dispute Statehood Congress |
| People | Breck, Samuel (1747-1809) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) Lincoln, Benjamin (1733-1810) Knox, Lucy Flucker (1756-1824) Knox, William (1756-1795) |
| Place written | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Theme | Government & Politics; Creating a New Government |
| 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 Edward H. Robbins and Benjamin Hichborn about the Waldo lands Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about the Reference |