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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to Benjamin Lincoln

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.03892 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 13 June 1788 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 31.2 cm, Width: 19.7 cm Order a Copy

Reports that he forwarded a letter from Lincoln to John Jacob Faesch. Discusses the Constitution, noting that no state has thus far rejected it except for Rhode Island. Writes, "Thank Heaven America has a proposition for a government which in case of a storm would shield the principle of liberty... from the rude attacks of anarchy and tyranny." Relates that eight states have adopted the Constitution, and there is reason to believe Virginia will also choose in favor of ratification. Comments on Anti-Federalists in New York and the likelihood that New York will adopt the Constitution. Notes "The real disposition of New Hampshire seems to be concealed" regarding ratification. Congratulates Lincoln on being elected Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Lincoln, Benjamin, 1733-1810
Faesch, John Jacob, 1729-1799

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