Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 [Draft of a speech]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.07785 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph document Date: circa 1 June 1803 Pagination: 7 p. : docket ; 22.6 x 18.2 cm. Order a Copy
Draft of a speech from the Massachusetts House of Representatives to the recently re-elected governor [Caleb Strong]. Discusses the importance of an independent judiciary as well as other issues of governance, and speaks approvingly of the president's attempt "to Rouse national spirit of defence." The 1 June 1803 address was published as "Answer of the House of Representatives to the Governor's speech at the opening of the session." Knox was a member of the state legislature at the time.
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