Download or read book Jeremiah Wadsworth to Henry Knox Discussing Army Pay Warrants and the Adoption of the Constitution 17 April 1788 written by Jeremiah Wadsworth and published by . This book was released on 1788 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Replies to Knox's letter from 12 April (GLC02437.03835). Discusses army pay warrants. Has ransacked the County a couple of good cows. Promises to send a cow to Knox when one can be obtained. Speculates on the possible adoption of the Constitution by Virginia and New York: I don't believe [George] Mason and old [William] Grayson will be very influential in Virginia- and hope the exertions of the Federalists will continue to be industrious in New York for as I came thro E & W Chester I found the Antis had been busy and too successful. Further relates his views on whether New Hampshire will adopt the Constitution. Discusses reports that Bermuda will become a garrison for the British. In a post script, refers to his attempts to send a delegate in his place (possibly to Congress), but can not afford one. Writes, I dont know any good that could be done by seven states & I am not much pleased with the Polliticks of some of the present Congress.

Download or read book Henry Knox to Jeremiah Wadsworth Discussing the Possible Adoption of the Constitution Across the United States 12 April 1788 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1788 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Plans to transmit [Dollar sign]29,000 worth of warrants from the Board of the Treasury to Wadsworth within the course of one week to pay for the recruiting service. Discusses Virginia's possible adoption of the Federal Constitution. Writes, Mr. A[rthur] Lee informs me that by the elections it appears that 63 are against the constitution, and 67 - for These are all the elections excepting the back coun[ties]... Mentions the attempts of Patrick Henry and Colonel [William] Grayson to influence the back counties against the Constitution. Notes that Mr. [James] Madison seems to be of opinion that the majority at the first meeting of the convention will probably be against it. Notes that the Anti-federalists in New York are indefatigable. Thanks Wadsworth for sending a gift of salmon.

Download or read book Jeremiah Wadsworth to Henry Knox Discussing Financial Matters Relating to Warrants 22 June 1788 written by Jeremiah Wadsworth and published by . This book was released on 1788 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Marked as private. Discusses financial matters related to warrants. Informs Knox he can draw on Wadsworth for two thousand dollars. Mentions a secret financial transaction he promises to explain when he next sees Knox. Writes, ... their [sic] has been such cursed work between the collectors & sherrifs that I am afraid their will be trouble enough before we have got through with ye settlement of our old taxes. Has been in hopes of getting good news from Virginia, referring to the Constitutional ratification convention of that state. Free handwritten on address leaf with no signature.

Download or read book Jeremiah Wadsworth to Henry Knox on Financial and Political Matters 17 June 1788 written by Jeremiah Wadsworth and published by . This book was released on 1788 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Informs Knox he will be able to pay his dividend of bank stock in early July. Asks that Knox inform him if he decides to draw on Wadsworth immediately for 2,000 dollars. Writes, I am obliged to have recourse to some Magic to get hold of Money on your warrants- but you see I am not without some success. Thanks Knox for transmitting news of the likelihood of Virginia's adoption of the Constitution.

Download or read book Henry Knox to Jeremiah Wadsworth Regarding Military Recruits and the Virginia Constitutional Ratification Convention 22 June 1788 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1788 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reports that he will draw on Wadsworth for [Dollar sign]2,000 to answer the present exigencies- after which the connecticut recruits are to be paid and marched. Hopes a company will be ready to march from West Point by 10 July. Of the Virginia Constitutional ratification convention, writes: The business in Virginia is critical indeed- So nearly balanced that neither side can determine which has the majority but this is independent of the Kentucky members amounting to 14- Those Gentlemen will determine the fate of America.... You see my dear sir on what a slender thread depends the future happiness of America. Mentions the Mississippi business, a reference to the ways in which arguments over navigation of the Mississippi River will effect the debate. Expresses his wish that New Hampshire will adopt the Constitution (in fact, New Hampshire had adopted the Constitution 21 June 1788).

Download or read book Jeremiah Wadsworth to Henry Knox Discussing the Recruitment of Troops May 1788 written by Jeremiah Wadsworth and published by . This book was released on 1788 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the recruitment of troops. Writes, I have farther investigated the Bermuda business I am persuaded there will be a Garrison [there] of one or two thousand men... referring to British soldiers. Refers to the possible adoption of the Constitution by Virginia and North Carolina. Writes, This State as well as Massachusetts will be represented & [Governed] principally by federal Men- and I begin to hope our new Machine will be put in motion in all this Year. Mentions the opposition of Rhode Island and New York to the Constitution. Notes that George Washington Greene, son of Catherine Littlefield Greene and the late General Nathanael Greene, is on his way to Knox's house (Knox and Wadsworth arranged passage for G. W. Greene to France, where he obtained an education under the care of Lafayette). Instructs Knox that Nicholas Hoffman will attend to George during the passage, noting that it may be proper to give George a small sum to put in his pocket.... but a little will do he is a dissipated young dog and would buy every thing he could find valuable or worthless.

Download or read book Jeremiah Wadsworth to Henry Knox about Allocating Money from Treasury Warrants and Pay for Soldiers 15 April 1787 written by Jeremiah Wadsworth and published by . This book was released on 1787 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the allocation of money from the Treasury warrants. Believes the troops at all hazards need to be paid. Wants the next warrant to be used to pay the officers or they...will consider themselves as greatly injured & will give weight to the opposers of a Federal Government ... Expresses anxiety about the possibility of rebellion if the men are not paid, this state I am persuaded never was so ripe for rebellion as at present the friends to Chaise [Shays] & his party are increasing & growing bolder every day - they have in general carreid their Elections throughout the state. Has no doubt the troops at Springfield, Massachusetts will be fed. Is disillusioned with Congress and wants nothing to do with matters they are involved in. Free handwritten on address leaf with no signature.

Download or read book Jeremiah Wadsworth to Henry Knox Reporting the Adoption of the Constitution by Connecticut 9 January 1788 written by Jeremiah Wadsworth and published by . This book was released on 1788 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wadsworth declares, This moment from Convention- Where the proposed Constitution was passed 127 Yeas- 40 Nos- it ought to be remarked that all the [first?] Characters in the Convention were for the Constitution and Gen James Wadsworth the only man of any real consequence who was against it Our Governor Deputy Governor late Governor Griswold & all the Judges of the Superior Court were present except one- & for it - All of ye Council for - (one against it Gen Wadsworth). Letter dated 1787, but docket (and content) reveal that it was created in 1788. With unsigned free frank.

Download or read book Henry Knox to John Bryant Regarding Warrants from the Treasury and Bryant s Pay 19 April 1788 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1788 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses obtaining warrants from the treasury on Connecticut for various objects and Captain Bryant's pay. Says he put the warrants in Colonel [Jeremiah] Wadsworth's hands. Wadsworth has been instructed to inform Knox once he receives payment; Knox will then issue an order for Bryant's and Mr. Henly's pay for the last year. Comments on the settling of accounts in the ordnance department related to Bryant's pay. Closes by claiming he has made every effort to pay the people in his department but the absolute poverty of the treasury of the United States have opposed insuperable obstacles to my wishes. Written from the War Office. Free frank signed by Knox on address leaf.

Download or read book Henry Knox to Jeremiah Wadsworth Regarding Military Troops 15 June 1788 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1788 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Headed by Knox as an Extract of a letter to Colonel Wadsworth. Writes, I have recruits in Pennsylvania and Jersey nearly ready to march... Asks how much dependence he can place on the Connecticut warrants as a resource.

Download or read book Henry Knox to John Doughty Discussing Warrants and Military Pay in New Jersey for the Year 1787 24 April 1788 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1788 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses warrants and [military] pay in New Jersey for the year 1787. Comments on the postponement of New Hampshire's convention to ratify the Constitution. Predicts that Maryland, Virginia, and South Carolina will adopt the Constitution, while Rhode Island is likely not to adopt. Writes, If the New Constitution takes place, strong hopes may be entertained of our being a respectable nation- If it does not, we have no hope of being united & happy- It is to be apprehended in this case that we shall be torn by factions... But I confess I have no doubt respecting the adoption of the constitution by nine states.

Download or read book Jeremiah Wadsworth to Henry Knox Discussing Financial Matters and the Death of General Nathanael Greene 20 April 1788 written by Jeremiah Wadsworth and published by . This book was released on 1788 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses a financial matter involving warrants and a sheriff, of whom Wadsworth writes, I find the sherif will fight hard and tho no body justifies him- Notes that the sheriff received ill treatment in the office of Mr. Milligan. Plans to travel to the Greene residence, referring to the home of Catherine Littlefield Greene, widow of the late General Nathanael Greene. Notes that if Mrs. Greene consents, he will send George Washington Greene on the next packet for France. Requests that Knox ask St. John (possibly Crevecoeur) if he knows of any officers who might attend to George on the passage. Writes, I am impatient to have this Boy in a situation where he may acquire knowledge... a Boy under the direction of Any Mother will hardly ever be good for any thing.

Download or read book Henry Knox to Jeremiah Wadsworth Thanking Him for the Salmon and Discussing Congress and the Army 8 April 1787 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1787 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thanks Wadsworth for a salmon he sent. In reference to Wadsworth's request for clothing and shoes for the troops, tells him to acquire it and he will be paid out of the warrants he already received (see GLC02437.03509 for Wadsworth's letter). Reports that Colonel [David] Humphreys has arrived and can inform Wadsworth that Congress is considering the issue of the troops but nothing has been decided yet. Responds to Wadsworth's letter about the sale of damaged powder sold from West Point (see GLC02437.03512). States that Captain Price is in charge there. Knox trusts Price but he does not have authority to sell powder. Asks Wadsworth to look into this further and mentions that he saw an advertisement for the sale of damaged powder at the Brookland [Brooklyn] ferry which might be the powder in question.

Download or read book Jeremiah Wadsworth to Henry Knox Discussing Ratifying the New Constitution 20 January 1788 written by Jeremiah Wadsworth and published by . This book was released on 1788 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses ratifying the new Constitution. Feels unsure of his own position as many of his friends oppose his viewpoints. Expresses a fear that [i]f New York should after all not come in - the new constitution will be in danger... Signature is cut out. Watermarked C Taylor and with a hunting horn inside a crest and GR underneath.

Download or read book Copy of a Receipt Related to Military Pay Warrants 16 April 1788 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1788 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Knox, Secretary of War, notes receipt of ten warrants from John Pierce drawn by the Board of Treasury in favor of Michael Hillegas. Intends to forward the warrants to Jeremiah Wadsworth and to issue warrants for the payment of troops.

Download or read book Jeremiah Wadsworth to Henry Knox Confirming Receipt of Warrants Mentioning Need for More Clothing and Expressing Fear of Demobilized Troops Joining Insurgents 1 April 1787 written by Jeremiah Wadsworth and published by . This book was released on 1787 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Received Knox's letters enclosing warrants for [dollar sign] 3000 (possibly GLC02437.03475) and encloses receipts (see GLC02437.03505). Mentions that the troops need clothing and that Colonel [David] Humphreys ordered some to be made. But if the troops are to be reduced, he will stop the clothing order. Fears that if the soldiers are discharged without pay, they may join the Shays' rebellion insurgents. Discusses other warrants and how the money would be allocated. Mentions that he wants to send Knox some salmon but that he has not been able to catch enough due to the weather. Free handwritten on address leaf with no signature.

Download or read book Jeremiah Wadsworth to Henry Knox Discussing Arrangements for Getting Money to Knox 29 June 1788 written by Jeremiah Wadsworth and published by . This book was released on 1788 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wadsworth discusses arrangements for getting money to Knox. Promises to bring two thousand dollars to New York, and will make sure another thousand arrives in New York by mid-July. In closing, writes, Virginia must adopt the Constitution I cant bear to think they will not... Free handwritten on address leaf with no signature.