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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.06715 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0130] April-June 1796 |
| Title | Abijah Hammond to Henry Knox about politics |
| Date | 22 April 1796 |
| Author | Hammond, Abijah (1757-1832) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Writes to enclose a letter to Knox that he had to update based on new information from Colonel [William Stephens] Smith (not present). Discusses several key political matters, such as a resolution suggested to Congress that is causing alarm in New York, as well as a petition to Congress for carrying a particular Treaty into effect. Writes that their opponents have created a counter-petition, but far fewer prominent citizens have signed that one than their petition. Also discusses upcoming elections for New York State Legislature, and reports that both parties are working hard to win because these legislators must appoint electors for United States President, Vice President and Senator from New York. |
| Subjects | Government and Civics Congress Petition Politics Jay's Treaty Global History and Civics Treaty President Election Vice President |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Hammond, Abijah (1757-1832) Smith, William Stephens (1755-1816) |
| Place written | New York, New York |
| Theme | Government & Politics |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |