Higginson, Stephen, 1743-1828 to Henry Knox

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GLC#
GLC02437.03452-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
February 13, 1787
Author/Creator
Higginson, Stephen, 1743-1828
Title
to Henry Knox
Place Written
Boston, Massachusetts
Pagination
4 p. : Height: 22.8 cm, Width: 18.4 cm
Primary time period
The New Nation, 1783-1815
Sub-Era
Creating a New Government

Discusses the upcoming Convention in May to possibly create a new system of government and Constitution. Writes that the idea of such a convention "may not only be new, but may appear to interfere with that article in the Confederation, which provides that, 'no alteration therein shall be made without the consent of all the states.' But will not that consent be naturally obtained, by the recommendation of Congress to the States to adopt this mode, as they are all supposed to be, at all times, represented in that Body?" Provides evidence to support this argument, and discusses the usefulness of such a convention. Describes the success of General [Benjamin] Lincoln's expedition to stop Shays' Rebellion, but declares that the disaffection of the people is "deeply rooted." Discusses financial support for General [Henry] Jackson's regiment. Recipient inferred.

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