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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to Stephen Higginson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.03430 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Manuscript letter Date: January 28, 1787 Pagination: 4 p. : docket ; Height: 32.1 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

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.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Higginson, Stephen, 1743-1828

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