Regarding Maryland's Ratification of the Constitution
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
Regarding Maryland's Ratification of the Constitution
Description
Knox 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.
year created
1788
month created
05
day created
01
author
sent from location
New York
recipient
sent to location
Hartford, Connecticut
in collection
in image
notable person/group
Col Jeremiah Wadsworth
Henry Knox
delegates
Otho
Doctor McHenry
notable location
Hartford, Connecticut
New York
Hempstead School
Philadelphia
Maryland
notable item/thing
school
Constitution
adoption of Constitution
amendments
majority
document number
1788050105010
page start
1
number of pages
3
transcription
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
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
Item sets
Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (3 pages) | NAX11 (3 pages) | Collection: Jeremiah Wadsworth Papers | B:138 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Henry Knox | New York | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Jeremiah Wadsworth | Hartford, Connecticut | [n/a] |