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Breck, Samuel (1747-1809) to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04089 Author/Creator: Breck, Samuel (1747-1809) Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 12 January 1789 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; 22.5 x 18.4 cm.

Summary of Content: Writes that he had delayed writing in hopes that some more events worth mentioning would occur, but they have not, and he cannot justify delaying any longer. Assumes that their mutual friend [Henry] Jackson has acquainted him with the federal elections in Massachusetts, the results of which are very pleasing. Writes, "no Anties yet nor will there be more than one & his influence very small! The Governor is his Message urges amendments, but the Committee of the two Houses will not echo this sentiment." Mentions that General [Benjamin] Lincoln has just been offered a salary to serve as Lieutenant Governor, but his appointment (and the salary) will meet with opposition. Discusses a House committee which is debating the separation of the eastern Massachusetts counties into a separate state. He and Mrs. Breck send their respects to Mrs. Knox, Knox's brother William, and the Knox children.

People: Breck, Samuel, 1747-1809
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
Lincoln, Benjamin, 1733-1810
Knox, Lucy Flucker, 1756-1824
Knox, William, 1756-1795

Historical Era: The New Nation, 1783-1815

Subjects: Bill of RightsUS ConstitutionRevolutionary War GeneralElectionGovernment and CivicsFederalistsPoliticsUS Constitutional AmendmentFinanceLand TransactionBoundary or Property DisputeStatehoodCongress

Sub Era: Creating a New Government

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