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| Collection Reference Number
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GLC02437.03807
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| From Archive Folder
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The Henry Knox Papers [0083] January-March 1788
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| Title
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Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about ratification of the constitution in New Hampshire and a land purchase
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| Date
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24 February 1788
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| Author
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Jackson, Henry (1747-1809)
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| Recipient
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Knox, Henry
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| Document Type
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Correspondence; Government document
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| Content Description
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Jackson writes, "we are perfectly quiet in this State with respect to the adoption of the New Constitution-Fed's & Anti's almost to a Man united and determined to give it every support..." Reports that New Hampshire has adjourned their ratification convention until June. Encloses a letter from a man who hopes to buy land from Knox (letter not included).
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| Subjects
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US Constitution Ratification Revolutionary War General Politics Federalists Government and Civics Land Transaction Finance
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| People
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Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) Knox, Henry (1750-1806)
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| Place written
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Boston, Massachusetts
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| Theme
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Creating a New Government; Merchants & Commerce
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| Sub-collection
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The Henry Knox Papers
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| Copyright
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The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
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| Module
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Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859
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| Transcript
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Show/hide Download PDF [draft] Boston, Feby 24. 1788 - my dear Harry I recd. your favor by the post last Eveng - we are perfectly quiet in this State with respect to the adoption of the New Constitution - Fed's & Anti's almost to a Man united and determind to give it every support - except in a few instance their never was a [Man or City] that behaved with more [text loss]nity than those on the present [question], they have certainly done themselves great honor - I am sorry to inform you that New Hampshire have adjourned their Convention to June next, the question was carried by a Majority of five - the Feds in that State finding they were like to be over powerd by numbers (as forty Towns has instructed against it) they proposed the adjournment [2] the adjournment in hopes that by giving time some of them would be brought over to the Faith - all the Men of abilities, integrity, property & influence in that State are in favor - but numbers at present appear against them - Many are of opinion that the adjournment will have a good effect, & it will have a good effect, & it will finally be ratified by them - which I pray god may be the case - the inclosed Letter a Man (who's appearance is favorable) Falmouth desirous to purchase about twenty acres of Land, he says, its worth four dollars p. acre - I inclosed you last post a Letter for Mrs. S - take care of it & forwardd [sic] it by the first packet or safe conveyance - Your friends are all well & send their Love to you & Lucy - Mrs Swan desires particularly to be remembered to you & Lucy, your attention to her last winter, will never be forgotten - my love to you all - From your trusty affectionate H Jackson Genl. Knox
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