Tupper, Benjamin, 1738-1792 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.03537 Author/Creator: Tupper, Benjamin, 1738-1792 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: April 1787 Pagination: 1 p. ; 32.5 x 20.5 cm. Order a Copy
Discusses the outcome of a trial in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, referring to the trial of the insurgents who took part in Shays' Rebellion: "The Supreme Court have proceeded on business with a degree of dignity which does honour to humane nature, Six are already convicted of High Treason, and a number of others of high crimes &c and there is not a dog that dare to move his Tongue." Expresses his views on the proper governmental system for the states. "...I cannot give up the idea that Monarchy in our present situation is become absolutely necessary to save the States from sinking into the lowest abbiss of misery. I have delivered my sentiment in all companies at this [term], without reserve and was and am exceedingly pleased to find such a respectable [inserted: number] of my sentiments. I am clearly of opinion if matters were properly [inserted: arranged] it would be easily and soon effected, The old society of C_i must once more consult and offer the Salvation of a distracted Country."
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