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Author: Henry Knox
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Reports that he will draw on Wadsworth for [Dollar sign]2,000 to answer the present exigencies- after which the connecticut recruits are to be paid and marched. Hopes a company will be ready to march from West Point by 10 July. Of the Virginia Constitutional ratification convention, writes: The business in Virginia is critical indeed- So nearly balanced that neither side can determine which has the majority but this is independent of the Kentucky members amounting to 14- Those Gentlemen will determine the fate of America.... You see my dear sir on what a slender thread depends the future happiness of America. Mentions the Mississippi business, a reference to the ways in which arguments over navigation of the Mississippi River will effect the debate. Expresses his wish that New Hampshire will adopt the Constitution (in fact, New Hampshire had adopted the Constitution 21 June 1788).
Author: Henry Knox
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Reports that he will draw on Wadsworth for [Dollar sign]2,000 to answer the present exigencies- after which the connecticut recruits are to be paid and marched. Hopes a company will be ready to march from West Point by 10 July. Of the Virginia Constitutional ratification convention, writes: The business in Virginia is critical indeed- So nearly balanced that neither side can determine which has the majority but this is independent of the Kentucky members amounting to 14- Those Gentlemen will determine the fate of America.... You see my dear sir on what a slender thread depends the future happiness of America. Mentions the Mississippi business, a reference to the ways in which arguments over navigation of the Mississippi River will effect the debate. Expresses his wish that New Hampshire will adopt the Constitution (in fact, New Hampshire had adopted the Constitution 21 June 1788).
Author: Henry Knox
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Headed by Knox as an Extract of a letter to Colonel Wadsworth. Writes, I have recruits in Pennsylvania and Jersey nearly ready to march... Asks how much dependence he can place on the Connecticut warrants as a resource.
Author: Jeremiah Wadsworth
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Promises Knox one thousand dollars in addition to the two thousand already given. Discusses the safety of sending the money by stage. Congratulates Knox on New Hampshire's ratification of the Constitution, noting is it possible the an[cient] Dominion [Virginia] can reject it. if they do who can think of a Curse that is equal to their Crime- [William] Grayson and [James] Monroe how- unaccountable their conduct are you not convinced their is a Hell - is any other punishment but [illegible] unquenchable fire equal to the crime of destroying the [fairest] hopes of a world - Adam & Eve [did] nothing when the Fell. Grayson & Monroe have a claim to the first place in the regions of Perdition. But it can not be[.] Virginia must and will. Instructs Knox to send an enclosure to Major Platt, who will obtain the three thousand dollars for Knox.
Author: Jeremiah Wadsworth
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Discusses the recruitment of troops. Writes, I have farther investigated the Bermuda business I am persuaded there will be a Garrison [there] of one or two thousand men... referring to British soldiers. Refers to the possible adoption of the Constitution by Virginia and North Carolina. Writes, This State as well as Massachusetts will be represented & [Governed] principally by federal Men- and I begin to hope our new Machine will be put in motion in all this Year. Mentions the opposition of Rhode Island and New York to the Constitution. Notes that George Washington Greene, son of Catherine Littlefield Greene and the late General Nathanael Greene, is on his way to Knox's house (Knox and Wadsworth arranged passage for G. W. Greene to France, where he obtained an education under the care of Lafayette). Instructs Knox that Nicholas Hoffman will attend to George during the passage, noting that it may be proper to give George a small sum to put in his pocket.... but a little will do he is a dissipated young dog and would buy every thing he could find valuable or worthless.
Author: Henry Knox
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Plans to transmit [Dollar sign]29,000 worth of warrants from the Board of the Treasury to Wadsworth within the course of one week to pay for the recruiting service. Discusses Virginia's possible adoption of the Federal Constitution. Writes, Mr. A[rthur] Lee informs me that by the elections it appears that 63 are against the constitution, and 67 - for These are all the elections excepting the back coun[ties]... Mentions the attempts of Patrick Henry and Colonel [William] Grayson to influence the back counties against the Constitution. Notes that Mr. [James] Madison seems to be of opinion that the majority at the first meeting of the convention will probably be against it. Notes that the Anti-federalists in New York are indefatigable. Thanks Wadsworth for sending a gift of salmon.
Author: Jeremiah Wadsworth
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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.
Author: Jeremiah Wadsworth
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Discusses ratifying the new Constitution. Feels unsure of his own position as many of his friends oppose his viewpoints. Expresses a fear that [i]f New York should after all not come in - the new constitution will be in danger... Signature is cut out. Watermarked C Taylor and with a hunting horn inside a crest and GR underneath.
Author: Jeremiah Wadsworth
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Colonel Wadsworth writes, We celebrated the Independence of America the 3d instead of the fourth- as our members the Society of the Cincinnati live so remote they could not have returned home before Sunday had we delayed. Remarks that during a sermon given for the celebration, they received news that Virginia ratified the Constitution. Plans to soon bring Knox money they had previously discussed. Docketed in pencil, possibly at a later date.
Author: Henry Knox
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Knox updates Washington on various state conventions meeting to decide on ratification of the United States Constitution. Writes, The new Constitution has hitherto been as well received as could have been expected considering the various existing opinions prejudices and parties in the respective states. Reports that Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Connecticut have all voted in favor of ratification. Mentions Jeremiah and James Wadsworth, both part of the Connecticut convention. Thinks Connecticut's decision to ratify will influence the Massachusetts convention (Massachusetts ratified the Constitution 6 February 1788). Discusses political factions in Massachusetts, including the commercial part, the Eastern part, and the insurgents and their favorers... Notes that Samuel Adams, one of the Massachusetts state ratifying convention members, has declared opposition to the Constitution. Comments on his rheumatism. Knox's retained draft.
Author: Jeremiah Wadsworth
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Introduces Pierpont Edwards, who is in New York to take his seat in Congress.
