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to Henry Knox

Later copy of original letter. Discussing support for the Constitution in various states, notably New Hampshire. Copy made 4 March 1854.

GLC02437.09340

to Henry Knox

Later copy of a letter written by Washington to Knox, discussing the Anti-Federalists and debate in each state over ratifying the Constitution. Copy made 3 March 1854.

GLC02437.09341

to Henry Knox

Relates that he received a letter from Knox, and that Mr. Madison informed him Knox had recovered from a "severe indisposition." Discusses ratification of the Constitution at state conventions, commenting that New Hampshire's behavior has baffled...

GLC02437.09417

[Acknowledgment of receipt of gift]

Henry Knox writes about himself in the third person. Although he already has a set of the Federalist, he gratefully accepts a set given as a gift by Mr. William [illegible, but possibly Lennox], who has created a "beautiful specimen of the great...

GLC02437.04095

to Hannah Flucker Urquhart Harwood

Knox congratulates Harwood on her nuptials. Comments on his own marriage: "I have read yr letter to Lucy with great pleasure- her memory seems to have led her into [scrape]- She forgot that she married one Henry Knox of Cornhill, Boston- She was a...

GLC02437.03804