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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.03833 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0084] April-June 1788 |
| Title | Henry Jackson to Henry Knox regarding the Massachusetts election and Maryland's possible adoption of the Constitution |
| Date | 6 April 1788 |
| Author | Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Government document |
| Content Description | Thanks Knox for the information regarding Maryland's possible adoption of the Constitution. Writes, "I flatter myself that nine States will ratify it by June next- so as to set the wheels agoing by next winter." Has been assured by John Langdon and others that New Hampshire will also ratify the Constitution. Relates that Langdon will be chosen "President," or Governor, of New Hampshire over John Sullivan. Discusses the Massachusetts elections, noting that John Hancock will retain his post as Governor. Reports that the Federalists are split between Benjamin Lincoln and Samuel Adams for Lieutenant Governor. Refers to "Cincin," possibly Benjamin Lincoln. Harbors distrust for Mr. Jarvis, a land speculator, and discourages Knox from entering into any business dealings with him. Notes that Mrs. [Hepzibah] Swan, wife of James Swan, is doing well. Marked "private" on the address leaf. |
| Subjects | US Constitution Ratification Society of the Cincinnati Revolutionary War General Government and Civics Politics Federalists Land Transaction Corruption and Scandal Finance Women's History |
| People | Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Adams, Samuel (1722-1803) Hancock, John (1737-1793) Lincoln, Benjamin (1733-1810) Langdon, John (1741-1819) Sullivan, John (1740-1795) Swan, Hepzibah Clarke (1757-1825) |
| Place written | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Theme | Government & Politics; Creating a New Government |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Additional Information | John Sullivan was Governor of New Hampshire in 1786 and 1787; Langdon was Governor of the state in 1785 and 1788. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
| Related documents | Letter from Henry Jackson to Henry Knox reporting on the Massachusetts election for governor and lieutenant governor |