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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.03430 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0079] January-March 1787 |
| Title | Henry Knox to Stephen Higginson |
| Date | 28 January 1787 |
| Author | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Recipient | Higginson, Stephen |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Military document; Government document |
| Content Description | Body of the letter and signature in the hand of Robert Pemberton, Knox's aide. Thanks him for his letters. Writes, "The Zeal of the people of Boston and the lower country in favor of Government is a good sign, and will probably produce the events expected from it." Declares, however, that even if the current insurgency dies down, "some measures will be necessary to prevent a repetition of" it. Believes that the "poor poor federal government is sick almost unto death." Mentions that a convention has been proposed by Virginia and several states with the intention to discuss reforms. Describes his philosophy on the structure of the government. Urges Higginson to encourage the state of Massachusetts to send delegates to the convention. Body of letter and signature penned for Knox by Robert Pemberton, his post-war aide. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Mobs and Riots Rebellion Shays' Rebellion Government and Civics Articles of Confederation US Constitution US Constitutional Convention Military History |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Higginson, Stephen (1743-1828) |
| Place written | New York, New York |
| Theme | Government & Politics; Creating a New Government |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |