Knox, Henry (1750-1806) [Draft of a speech]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.07785 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph document Date: circa 1 June 1803 Pagination: 7 p. : docket ; 22.6 x 18.2 cm. Order a Copy
Draft of a speech from the Massachusetts House of Representatives to the recently re-elected governor [Caleb Strong]. Discusses the importance of an independent judiciary as well as other issues of governance, and speaks approvingly of the president's attempt "to Rouse national spirit of defence." The 1 June 1803 address was published as "Answer of the House of Representatives to the Governor's speech at the opening of the session." Knox was a member of the state legislature at the time.
Citation: "Answer of the House of Representatives to the Governor's speech at the opening of the session" in Acts and resolves passed by the General Court, by Massachusetts, Massachusetts. General Court, p. 831-33.
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