Cobb, David, 1748-1830 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04800 Author/Creator: Cobb, David, 1748-1830 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 19 December 1790 Pagination: 4 p. : docket ; Height: 22.3 cm, Width: 18.3 cm Order a Copy
Cobb tells Secretary of War Knox that he has brought up the idea of a canal between the Charles River and the Connecticut River to several people since Knox left Boston, and the idea is growing. There needs to be a more concrete plan in order to attract investors. The "gentlemen" with whom Cobb has discussed this "are much divided in their opinions where the Canal ought to meet [the] Connecticut River." Cobb goes on to detail various plans for the canal. Cobb is convinced that this canal would be good for "the Commonwealth." Cobb says "we are still in the clouds respecting a War," and that "it is probable" that Governor John Hancock "never sees another election."
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