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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.03740 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0082] October-December 1787 |
| Title | Henry Knox to François-Louis Teissèdre de Fleury about the Constitutional Convention and other matters |
| Date | 26 December 1787 |
| Author | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Recipient | Fleury, François-Louis Teissèdre, Vicomte de |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Mentions that Samuel Shaw is probably in Canton, China and was in India during the last year. Updates Fleury on the Constitutional Convention held in Philadelphia and the progress of ratifying the constitution in each state. "A convention or representation of all the States excepting Rhode Island met in Philadelphia in the month of May last and after four months deliberation agreed on the Constitution herein enclosed (not present)." Goes on to state, "This constitution is to be submitted to a convention chosen by the people of each state," and adds that Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey have already adopted it. Georgia, Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Hampshire will probably adopt it in a few more weeks. The states most opposed are Virginia, New York and Rhode Island but Knox believes all the states will eventually adopt it. Reports from Europe indicate a war between England and France. Knox says that "come when it may" he wishes France "all possible success." Docket, in the hand of William Knox, notes this as a copy. |
| Subjects | US Constitution Revolutionary War General Commerce Merchants and Trade Asia Global History and Civics Travel US Constitutional Convention Ratification Government and Civics France Military History Federalists |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Fleury, François-Louis Teissèdre, Vicomte de (b. 1749) |
| Place written | New York, New York |
| Theme | Creating a New Government; Foreign Affairs; Government & Politics |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Additional Information | François-Louis Teissèdre de Fleury was a French volunteer who served in the army's department of engineers. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
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