Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox on an Unfavorable Reaction to Knox s Plans for the Militia 21 February 1790 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1790 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the outcome of a hearing concerning a mutual acquaintance's petition. Writes that Knox's plan for the militia is not very well received here - altho every one speaks highly of it, as it appears on paper, and confess, that it is a masterly performance, & discovers great genius & knowledge in military arrangements, and that such a militia would be superior to any in the world - some doubt the necessity of such a militia in the country, but they are for keeping up a sufficient number of standing troops to answer all the purposes of government.
Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox on Finances Washington s Birthday and Plans for the Militia 14 February 1790 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1790 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses an excise and valuation bill in the House. Writes, The state notes hold their ground much better than the continentals, the moment they are at your marker, I will strike, and with the greatest secrecy as it respects you. Comments that at present he cannot determine how Knox's plan for the militia will be received, as he has heard many different opinions about it. Informs Knox that they celebrated Washington's birthday in Boston.
Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Upset at Lack of Communication Harmar s Expedition Opinions on a National Militia and Politics 26 December 1790 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1790 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jackson is upset that he has not received a letter from Knox in 24 days. He blames Knox's attention to the western expedition led by General Josiah Harmar for this lapse in communication. Jackson does not think ordinary militia men are capable of such an operation, for a different class of Men must compose your Troops-I should like to be in the staff with Rank in the line. Comments on President George Washington's speech regarding the establishment of the Militia, and I see by the Journals of the House they have chosen a Committee on that subject. Asks for a leading role in the militia and gives his idea for how a national militia should look and how it should be divided. Perhaps the Secretary of the Treasury may find it necessary to make such arrangements as it respects the Revenue. Talks about the Federal representatives chosen by nearby counties.
Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Asking Knox what He Had Done to Offend the Governor and Reporting that Their Petition Had Been Stopped 7 February 1790 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1790 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writes, I am glad you have sent one of your Reports to the Governour [sic] because he has been not a little displeased with you in consequence of some Letter you have lately writen [sic] him in your Official Character in which I believe he thinks was not expressed respectfull enough to the first magistrate of this Commonwealth- what it was, or what about I know not- but I have several times been ask'd what you had done to offend the Governour- Discusses Knox's petition, which has been stopped in the Senate. Also gives details of the dishonest conduct of Thomas & Brown in relation to their petition. Reports that General [William] Heath was chosen major general for the Suffolk Division.
Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox on a Resolution Relating to Their Waldo Petition 10 February 1790 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1790 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Informs Knox that he, along with Mr. Whitmore and cousin Isaac, presumably Winslow, appeared before a committee chaired by John Gardner to discusses a report described in his last letter (dealing with a petition of Knox's in relation to the Waldo patent lands, see GLC02437.04500). The issue involved a resolve in 1785 where the years 1775 and 1785 were confused. Mentions the presence of Nathan Dane, Nathaniel Gorham, Knox's friend Ulmer from Duck Trap, among others. Jackson concludes the issue by stating that chairman Gardner told him that he was deceived by the men on the other side of the argument, Thomas and Brown, and he is now well informed - and you may rest assured they have damned themselves, and everything will be concluded to our wishes. Comments that tomorrow is the celebration of President George Washington's birthday. States that Mr. Hoffmann could not be persuaded to stay any longer and that if he (Jackson) was newly married, he would do the same.
Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox 31 October 1790 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1790 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jackson acknowledges receipt of Knox's letter of 24 October 1790 and was pleased to learn that Knox had arrived safely in New York. Jackson and others in Boston had received word of a coach accident that severely injured Mrs. Knox and some of their children. To the astonishment of every body, Governor Bowdoin is yet living, Jackson reports, for a week past every moment was supposed to be his last. Bowdoin is a good and valuable man, and his death will be much lamented by his family and the public at large. Jackson comments on the performance of Knox's horse, Boston, saying that Knox will not regret buying the horse. Lists items he is sending to Knox with Captain Barnard including cranberries for Mrs. Knox. Jackson remarks that he has heard nothing further respecting the Fish, and I think it will not do for me to make the first advances on that head.
Download or read book Henry Jackson Knox to Henry Knox on Family and Social Matters 3 February 1793 written by Henry Jackson Knox and published by . This book was released on 1793 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox on a Meeting of the Massachusetts Legislature 9 January 1790 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1790 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Informs Knox that the Massachusetts legislature will be meeting and that he will attend in order to look after their mutual interests. Discusses securities, the militia and the weather.
Download or read book Benjamin Lincoln to Henry Knox on Knox s Plans for a Republican National Militia 12 February 1790 written by Benjamin Lincoln and published by . This book was released on 1790 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writes a response to Knox's proposed plan for regulating the militia and gives his opinion that it has great merit and if cordially embraced it would make ours the strongest militia in the world. But believes the people of Massachusetts will not adopt the plan. The expence, pay of officers, no pay of men, the burden on Masters, calling the youth indiscriminately, disfranchised for a time in certain cases, officers excluded from actual service, subjection to a draught, for a service of three years &c &c will be magnified here and dam the bill. Thinks it is a bad time to bring this up to the General Court.
Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Discussing Government Meetings and Bills and Ongoing Issues with Army Pay 4 April 1790 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1790 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses a mutual friend's financial troubles and the need for every exertion to be made on his behalf. Mentions a general meeting of delegates that may be held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Asks Knox to inform him if he believes the business at the meeting will not be attended to. Describes the dissatisfaction many former officers are feeling as they still have not received any pay for their services to the government. There is a meeting being held regarding their situation and he has been asked to join it. Notes he feels the officers complaints are just but the timing is wrong. Mentions, according to the Constitution, that tomorrow is the first day for electing the governor and senators. Discusses the candidates running for office. Says the House of Representative will be discussing a bill regarding the South Western frontiers on Thursday. Notes the President's (George Washington) signature is still needed on the Bill.
Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Discussing Financial Disputes and Family Illnesses 21 March 1790 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1790 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses a dispute between mutual friends Mr. Tracy and Mr. Gibbs. Reports attending the funeral of Miss Abigail Otis, daughter of Mr. S[amuel] A[llyne] Otis, Massachusetts politician and Secretary of the U.S. Senate. Miss Otis was a lovely young girl of sixteen who died of consumption. Provides news of other illnesses in his family, including the imminent passing of his father. Reports that his mother is in good spirits considering the illness of his father, and that they have passed nearly sixty years together.
Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Regarding the Federal Assumption of State Debt and Theft at the Customs House 25 April 1790 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1790 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thanks Knox for his letter of condolence on account of his father's death. Discusses Secretary of State Alexander Hamilton's plan for the federal government to assume state debts. Writes, [t]he nonassumption of the State Debt has thrown the people into the greatest confusion, and will be the means of weakening the Federal government more than any other measure they could have persued... Believes that unless this measure is obtained in the present session of Congress, very serious consequences will take place... Mentions a number of public creditors had a meeting on Thursday, and will meet again on Tuesday, to hear a report from the Committee. Also mentions the theft of goods from the customs house. Says the goods were found in a barn on the north side of the town and that evidence was found on a ship in harbor and linked to the captain's son; says both Ship & Goods are believed to be condemned.
Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox on Land and Business Matters 4 February 1793 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1793 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Bemoaning a Lack of Letters from Knox 5 January 1790 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1790 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses his visits to friends and the most violent snow storm we have had since the year 1780 ... Expresses his concern on not hearing from Knox, as never since our acquaintance first took place, do I remember such an instance as the present - it is now more than a month since you wrote me ... I am my dear Harry really at a loss, indeed I cannot conjecture the reason why I am forgotten - and I assure you I shall continue very unhappy and distress'd until this matter is explained - I have writen [sic] you every Sunday since you left Boston and shall continue so to do and I pray you to do the same, and in the case we shall hear from each other by every Wednesdays mail, and altho we are one hundred miles farther distant from each other we shall receive Letters once a week as usual - Mentions information regarding interaction between Spain and England.
Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox with News of Congress and Fears of Funding Business Plus Some News from Thomas Vose 4 July 1790 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1790 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writes, The time taken up by Congress in fixing the permanent seat of Government, and the situation of the Funding business has caused a great uneasiness & clamour amongst the people, and of that Class that have been the firmest supporters of the government ... every mechanick & Tradesman conceives that their being out of employ is wholly owing to that circumstance - and the distress of that class of people in the several seaports in this State is very alarming - in this town it is melancholy to see the poverty and wretchedness of the inhabitants... Reports that Captain Vose, managing affairs on Knox's lands in present-day Maine, informed him that the people who live there are behind in their payments. They will not make any payments until the Massachusetts General Court decides on a petition related to the land. Relates, a Spanish War remains as it did...
Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Discussing Attempted British Parley Militia and Naval News 29 July 1776 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1776 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Responds to a letter in which Knox described a meeting between George Washington and an adjutant general from the British army seeking to deliver a letter and negotiate a truce (the story was written to Lucy in GLC02437.00385). Claims that the information about the conference had not been known to anyone else in Boston. Seeks Knox's permission to have the account printed. Mentions that the Continental troops have left Boston triggering the creation of a new militia. Comments on preparatory activities of Colonel Craft's regiment. Discusses a privateer's seizure of a ship bound for New York and capture of several Scotsmen, including Benjamin Davis, a sandemanian preacher. Reports supplies on board. Davis and the other prisoners were brought to Boston, where the guards had to prevent the people from attacking him. Another ship was blown up. Mentions the smallpox outbreak. Discusses other naval activities.
Download or read book Henry Knox to Henry Jackson Containing Plans for Knox s Resignation 27 December 1794 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1794 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mentions his notes and engagements in Boston, Massachusetts depend upon Jackson's own convenience. Discusses his preparation for his political exit. States, I hope to be a free man on the last day of January...
