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Washington, George, 1732-1799 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.09418 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: Mount Vernon, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 June 1788 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; Height: 32.3 cm, Width: 20.1 cm Order a Copy

Received Knox's previous letter on the eve of departure for Fredericksburg, to visit his mother. Doubts acceptance of the United States Constitution by the Virginia Convention for ratification. Accuses Anti-Federalists of creating jealousies and exciting alarms. Notes that residents of the Kentucke area (the later state of Kentucky) will have a large impact on ratification. Their primary concerns are navigation of the Mississippi River and organization into a separate state. Discusses details of the Virginia convention for ratification. Is disappointed that a great majority opposes the Constitution in New York. Has received information that New Hampshire's ratification of the Constitution is likely. Mentions Colonel Humphreys.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Washington, George, 1732-1799

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