Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to [Jeremiah] Wadsworth
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.03557 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 29 May 1787 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 32.1 x 19.8 cm. Order a Copy
Knox left Philadelphia for New York because his daughter Lucy was ill, but by the time he arrived, she was feeling better. Hopes to obtain warrants from the Board of Treasury to pay the arrearages of pay and clothing to the Connecticut troops. Relates that the Constitutional Convention began in Philadelphia on 25 May with seven states. George Washington will preside over the Convention, and [William] Jackson will serve as secretary. Ten states are now present at the Convention, but Maryland, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island are all absent.
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New York 29 May 1787
I returned from Philadelphia on Thursday evening on an alarm of [struck: one of my children] [inserted: my daughter Lucy] being sick, but found her much better. I propose to return to that city in the course of next week.
I have received Mr Colts letter informing of his having paid Capt Wilcox 3000 dollars. I will thank you for information how I shall draw on you for the surplus money [inserted: over and above of accounts] which you [may] have received in consequence of the warrants which I placed in your hands [on] my capacity.
I hope to be able to obtain soon from the board of treasury warrants sufficient to pay all the arrearages of pay and clothing to the Connecticut troops.
[2] Every body is well pleased at the choice of delegates excepting they wish you were among the number for my own part I like it better as it is
I have just received a letter from Philadelphia that seven states assembled on the 25th and made choice of Genl Washington president and Major Jackson Secretary of the convention- They have now ten states- Maryland New Hampshire & Rhode Island absent-
With respectful compliments to Mrs Wadsworth and the young Ladies I am Dear Sir
Your most Obedient
Humble Svt
H Knox
Colo J Wadsworth
[docket]
To Colo Wadsworth
29 May 1787
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