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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.03218 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0076] September-December 1785 |
| Title | Henry Jackson to Henry Knox discussing the prospects of Mr. Hancock in congress |
| Date | 20 November 1785 |
| Author | Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Non-governmental organization document |
| Content Description | Writes that in Knox's letter from 14 November, Knox had reported that his brother William Knox had not yet arrived from England, but believes Knox is mistaken since he heard that the ship had in fact arrived. Discusses the political prospects of Mr. [John] Hancock, who "attends the General Court every Tuesday" but has not yet confirmed whether or not he will take his seat in Congress. Some have suggested Hancock will be appointed to the "chair" of the government, and that taking a seat in Congress will damage his prospects. Discusses debates in court over the Refugee Act, which passed by a sizeable majority. Reports that Hancock was heavily involved in the debate, as was their "friend J. [likely John] Brooks," who makes a "capital" member of the court; most people speak very highly of him. Says he does the Cincinnati "great honor." Sends his love to Mrs. Lucy Knox and their "little folks." |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Travel Children and Family Politics Government and Civics Continental Congress Congress Law Refugees Loyalist Society of the Cincinnati Fraternal Organization Revolutionary War |
| People | Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Knox, Lucy Flucker (1756-1824) Knox, William (1756-1795) Hancock, John (1737-1793) Brooks, John (1752-1825) |
| Place written | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Theme | Creating a New Government; Government & Politics; Law; Children & Family |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Additional Information | J. Brooks likely refers to John Brooks, a Captain in the Army from Massachusetts during the war who went on to be appointed to the General Court in 1785, and subsequently would become Governor of Massachusetts. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |