Peirce, John (fl. 1784-1787) to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.03707 Author/Creator: Peirce, John (fl. 1784-1787) Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 19 November 1787 Pagination: 1 p. ; 22.4 x 18.5 cm. Order a Copy
Discusses the delegates' agreement to pay British debts but only if the other states ratify a similar provision. Writes that "Mr. Henry in his harangue respecting this question attacked the constitution of the Union in the strongest terms and endeavored to sow the seeds of jealousy against the federal courts, the new england states and the spirit of the union itself." Discusses concern for federal defrayment of state debt.
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