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Author: Benjamin Hichborn
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Asks Knox to ensure the enclosed letter (not present) gets on the packet and apologizes for troubling Knox with his private matters. Discusses the upcoming election for the governorship of Massachusetts. States that John Hancock will have 3/4ths or 4/5ths of the votes and that Lincoln is very popular but he with Bowdoin is damned by his connections (Higginson & Co.). I give you this information because Harry & many of your good Friends are blind.
Author: Benjamin Hichborn
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Asks Knox to ensure the enclosed letter (not present) gets on the packet and apologizes for troubling Knox with his private matters. Discusses the upcoming election for the governorship of Massachusetts. States that John Hancock will have 3/4ths or 4/5ths of the votes and that Lincoln is very popular but he with Bowdoin is damned by his connections (Higginson & Co.). I give you this information because Harry & many of your good Friends are blind.
Author: Benjamin Hichborn
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Declares that Knox must think him a Barbarian for not writing sooner, and apologizes. Briefly touches on Waldo patent business. Discusses the possible appointment of a Mr. Frederick, a former naval officer, to the new government. Writes that Governor [John] Hancock is still sick, but less incapacitated than he had been. Mentions that Mr. [John] Adams, the new Vice President, has bought a coach through his agent, Colonel Smith, from Mr. [James] Swan. Sends Mrs. Hichborn's regards to Mrs. Knox, and reports that he should be arriving in New York some time next month.
Author: Henry Knox
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Thanks Madame de Gr?goire for her letter and wishes he could be in Boston to help her. States that he is unable to assist her at this time because a new Massachusetts legislature is about to be elected and he cannot yet be sure who to contact for her. Mentions the Marquis de Lafayette and calls him my honored friend. In his absence, refers her case to his friend Colonel [Benjamin] Hichborn. Encloses a letter (not present) to Hichborn and declares that Hichborn will do what he can to assist her. If Knox returns to Boston, he too will help.
Author: Henry Jackson
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Mentions a letter Knox sent him concerning Colonel Hull. Writes about obtaining cloth to cloath the men raised by the state. Informs him that at the last meeting of the Society of the Cincinnati, General R. Putman, Major N. Rice and Dr. Eustis were chosen as delegates, and 13 others were chosen as a grand Committee to instruct the delegates. Also mentions the election for the Massachusetts governorship. Politicks runs high for Governor and Lt Governor as you will observe by the papers - it is generally believed that Mr. Hancock will be chosen - tomorrow [week?] will determine the question - all parties appear to have taken sides, it will be the greatest contest ever known of the occation [sic]. Ends by discussing an account with Mr. Bruce to supply rations.
Author: William North
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Discusses the upcoming election between John Hancock and James Bowdoin and states that You will see by the news papers, that the Electioneering Mania has taken full possession of all ranks of people, & it is said that [Faneuil] Hall will be shook to its center on the 30th of May by the clashing of the Bowdoin & Hancock parties - most men with whom I have conversed, say that the latter will carry the day. Mentions a situation related to Major Hull's rank and the possible reduction of troops in the state of Massachusetts. Asks Knox about the possibility of being put in charge of the 200 or 300 troops kept in service.
Author: Henry Jackson
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Writes that if he had known that Mr. [Rufus] King was going to be in New York, he would have forwarded the maps. Informs Knox that General Putnam will write to him soon about some business. Discusses news of the constitution ratification process in Massachusetts. The proposed Federal government has a better appearance every hour in this state, & at present it is much in favor of its being addopted with us, 4/5 of the members already chosen are highly Federal. Lists the candidates for delegates from Roxbury. Mentions that much of his time lately has been taken up with matters concerning our friend lately with you, and states, his going was inevitable or his young family must have been ruined. Presents [Colonel Benjamin] Hichborn's regards in a postscript. Stamped Boston and noted as private, with post written on the address leaf.
Author: Henry Knox
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Reports that he forwarded a letter from Lincoln to John Jacob Faesch. Discusses the Constitution, noting that no state has thus far rejected it except for Rhode Island. Writes, Thank Heaven America has a proposition for a government which in case of a storm would shield the principle of liberty... from the rude attacks of anarchy and tyranny. Relates that eight states have adopted the Constitution, and there is reason to believe Virginia will also choose in favor of ratification. Comments on Anti-Federalists in New York and the likelihood that New York will adopt the Constitution. Notes The real disposition of New Hampshire seems to be concealed regarding ratification. Congratulates Lincoln on being elected Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts.
Author: Henry Jackson
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Reports on the Massachusetts election for governor and lieutenant governor. Encloses newspapers (not included) for Knox, on the election, noting that the papers attack poor Cincin (based on usage in GLC02437.03833, may refer to Benjamin Lincoln). Relates that Benjamin Lincoln and Samuel Adams are splitting the Federal party for lieutenant governor, while the Anti-Federalists support James Warren. John Hancock is expected to be reelected as Governor. Expects that John Langdon will be chosen as New Hampshire's governor, which will disappoint [John] Sullivan. Recently applied to the Committee for the Sale of Eastern Lands to purchase a tract Knox had earlier mentioned. Thinks the committee plans to take advantage of Knox, and expresses his distrust of Mr. Jarvis, who may have been on the committee and was involved in land speculation. Comments that the price of the land is too high, and Jarvis tried to justify it by saying that an academy would be built, and the Great Eastern Road would run through, that specific tract of land. Warns Knox to keep his eye on Jarvis, noting I don't like him. Refers to Knox's appointment as a delegate to represent Massachusetts at the Society of the Cincinnati meeting scheduled to be held in Philadelphia in May.
Author: Benjamin Hichborn
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Asks Knox to give his son, who received an appointment, preferential treatment. Believes Harry [Henry Jackson] should be appointed district Marshall. Thinks Jackson will be a good appointment as Knox possesses an unbounded influence on him. Hichborn mentions that he has seen Joseph Peirce often. This letter is marked private. Free stamped on address leaf with no signature.
Author: Henry Jackson
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Notes that he writes on this half sheet because it is Sunday and he cannot purchase more paper. Writes, the Legislature of this State met in Wednesday last, [re] his Excellencies speech to them, it is highly approved off [sic], all is quiet & every body satisfied with respect to the adoption of the Federal constitution. Comments on the death of Thomas Cushing, who had been the Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts. Reports that [Nathaniel] Gorham, [Benjamin] Lincoln, [James] Warren, and [Elbridge] Gerry have been suggested by various sources to fill Cushing's place. Notes that the Consul Le Tombe sends his regards. Marked private on the address leaf.
