Pitts, John (1738-1815) to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.01693 Author/Creator: Pitts, John (1738-1815) Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1 November 1782 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; 22.9 x 18.6 cm. Order a Copy
In response to Knox's letter (see GLC02437.01649), John Pitts, of the Massachusetts Legislature, writes that he can see "no objection in reason, to his inserting himself into this State by the most convenient opportunity, but I cant say what would be the public opinion." Declares, "I have not attempted to ascertain it by laying your letter before the General Court, as, prior to my receiving it, the Court had determined to take up no more private matters during ye [the] present session, than what had been already received." Suggests sending a letter to the Governor "to present him to public view." Has also had another idea: "It is if you can consistently admit Mr. Winslow into your lines, & take him into the Service, his having been in arms would be a powerful argument for his return into this State, and the recognizing him as a Subject." Concludes that if Mr. Winslow's case comes before the General Court while he is a member, he will do his best to facilitate Mr. Winslow's return. Sends regards to Mrs. Knox.
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