Parsons, Samuel H., 1737-1789 to Henry Knox

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GLC#
GLC02437.03328-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
6 November 1786
Author/Creator
Parsons, Samuel H., 1737-1789
Title
to Henry Knox
Place Written
Middletown, Connecticut
Pagination
1 p. : address : docket Height: 30.2 cm, Width: 18.6 cm
Primary time period
The New Nation, 1783-1815
Sub-Era
Creating a New Government

Written from Middletown, likely in Connecticut, as the postal stamp near the address reads "New Haven." Encloses a copy of Shays' circular letter (not present). Has heard from a friend that several towns have met to discuss the letter, and some have voted to send their arms and military stores to the insurgents. The town of Westfield opposed the vote, but only by two or three men. Has also heard that the insurgents are practicing military maneuvers, and that they are being paid daily. Was told that there has been some agitation in Vermont as well. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

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