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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.06641 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0129] January-March 1796 |
| Title | Resolve of the General Court of Massachusetts |
| Date | 27 February 1796 |
| Author | Phillips, Samuel (1752-1802) |
| Additional authors | Adams, Samuel (1722-1803) |
| Document Type | Legal document |
| Content Description | Resolution of the Massachusetts General Court and the Governor, Samuel Adams, to investigate and discover "disorderly and evil disposed persons" planning to take up arms and cause destruction as part of a rebellion in certain counties (likely referring to counties on which Knox had land; Knox asked the Governor for help and protection from these people in GLC02437.06630). Offers a reward for the apprehension and bringing to justice of any of the offenders, including Samuel Ely. Signed by Phillips, as President; Samuel Adams, as Governor; Edward H. Robbins; and one other party whose name is illegible (but all signatures appear to be written in the same hand as the document). |
| Subjects | Government and Civics Law Mobs and Riots Rebellion Waldo Patent Landlord and Tenant Land Transaction Boundary or Property Dispute |
| People | Phillips, Samuel (1752-1802) Adams, Samuel (1722-1803) Robbins, Edward H. (Edward Hutchinson) (1758-1837) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Ely, Samuel (fl. 1796-1797) |
| Place written | Massachusetts |
| Theme | Law; Government & Politics |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |