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Higginson, Stephen, 1743-1828 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.03452 Author/Creator: Higginson, Stephen, 1743-1828 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 13, 1787 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 22.8 cm, Width: 18.4 cm Order a Copy

Discusses the upcoming Convention in May to possibly create a new system of government and Constitution. Writes that the idea of such a convention "may not only be new, but may appear to interfere with that article in the Confederation, which provides that, 'no alteration therein shall be made without the consent of all the states.' But will not that consent be naturally obtained, by the recommendation of Congress to the States to adopt this mode, as they are all supposed to be, at all times, represented in that Body?" Provides evidence to support this argument, and discusses the usefulness of such a convention. Describes the success of General [Benjamin] Lincoln's expedition to stop Shays' Rebellion, but declares that the disaffection of the people is "deeply rooted." Discusses financial support for General [Henry] Jackson's regiment. Recipient inferred.

Higginson, Stephen, 1743-1828
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Lincoln, Benjamin, 1733-1810
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

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