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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.03812 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0083] January-March 1788 |
| Title | Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about ratification of the constitution in Massachusetts |
| Date | 2 March 1788 |
| Author | Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Government document |
| Content Description | 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. |
| Subjects | US Constitution Revolutionary War General Commerce Merchants and Trade Religion Government and Civics Politics Ratification Federalists Death Office Seeker France Diplomacy Global History and Civics |
| People | Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Gorham, Nathaniel (1738-1796) Gerry, Elbridge (1744-1814) Lincoln, Benjamin (1733-1810) Warren, James (1726-1808) |
| Place written | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Theme | Creating a New Government; Government & Politics |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |