Regarding Maryland's Ratification of the Constitution
Document 1788Knox again mentions the cost of Hempstead, the school his son is attending. Tells of upcoming trip to Philadelphia. Believes that Maryland has adopted the Constitution; opines on the ratio of Maryland delegates for and against that measure.
The Honble
Colo Jereh Wadsworth
[stamped: New York] Hartford
Connecticut
H Knox
Knox May 1 1788
N York 1 May 1788
My dear Sir
I have just time to acknowledge the favor of yours of the 27th ultimo, and also the receipt of the two Cows.
I wrote you on Sunday respecting the french packet, and the expense of Hampstead. I shall be very happy to render every assitance in my power.
I go tomorrow to Philadelphia and shall return in about 7 days.
Maryland have I believe adopted the Constitution.
If is said
this event took place last Saturday - & that it was to be signed on Monday. That a committee of 13 were raised for the purpose of [undecipherable] amendments - That the Majority were 61 or 63 Minority 11 - Otho Wms who is in Town is of opinion all this is true - The letter is [to Mr} Seton and from Doctor McHenry’s brother
[undecipherable] L’Pratt, to be expeditions -
Yr Truly affectionate
H Knox
Colo Wadsworth
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