Wadsworth, Jeremiah, 1743-1804 to Henry Knox

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GLC#
GLC02437.03843-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
17 April 1788
Author/Creator
Wadsworth, Jeremiah, 1743-1804
Title
to Henry Knox
Place Written
Hartford, Connecticut
Pagination
4 p. : docket ; Height: 32 cm, Width: 20 cm
Primary time period
The New Nation, 1783-1815
Sub-Era
Creating a New Government

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."

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