Reply to and Comments on News of Public Opinion of Paine & Indian Campaign
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Contemporary Copy of Letter
Title
Reply to and Comments on News of Public Opinion of Paine & Indian Campaign
Description
Acknowledges & replies to Knox's sentiments in his last letter, including the state of public opinion in New York newspapers and the fall from grace of [Thomas?] Paine. Inquires after Knox's family & pregnant wife; calls the present Indian campaign an evil, but perhaps a necessary one. Mentions that he is mourning the death of an old friend and fellow patriot, Dr. Price.
short description
Reply to and Comments on News of Public Opinion of Paine & Indian Campaign
year created
1791
month created
06
day created
19
author
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Braintree
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Henry Knox
John Adams
son
Mrs. Knox
Lucy Knox
Roger Sherman
De Styles
Paine
Payne
President
George Washington
Indians
Colonel Smith
family
Dr. Price
Richard Price
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Braintree
Bush Hill
New York
New Haven
notable item/thing
newspapers
papers
electioneering
resolutions
Indian campaign
war
death
fever
ague
notable idea/issue
politics
document number
1791061940101
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1
transcription
[page 1]
Copy
General Knox
[page 2]
Braintree June 19, 1791
Dear Sir,
I had yesterday the pleasure of receiving your kind Letter of the 10th
of this month, and am happy to find that you are pleased with your situation at Bush Hill. I hope soon to hear of the birth of a peaceable Son of Mars, and that Mrs Knox is as well and in good spirits as you appear to be. The Paragraphs in the New York papers I know nothing of, the Lyes in the New Haven one I never heard of till yesterday, one thing I believe, it was not Roger Sherman or Dr [Styles ?] who wrote them, nor any Friend of theirs. The Preface to Paine's non-sense has occasioned much speculation. It is thought in this early for Electioneering. . My head [& ?] I thank God, is not easily diverted from its views, nor my heart from its resolutions, and therefore neither Paine or his Godfather will much affect me; and I believe they will affect the Public as little. . It only grieves me that a Character which stood high is so much lowered in the public esteem. The cordial and glorious reception of the President in every part of his tour is an omen for good to the people, and gives universal pleasure in this part of the Country. Although the Indian campaign is an evil, yet the war I presume is just and necessary and therefore I rejoice that the forces are so well collected and so far advanced. The arrival of [Coll. ?] Smith is a very happy event for me and my family and we all thank you Sir for your obliging congratulations.
[page 3]
The death of my learned and amiable friend Dr Price has hurt me more than all the flickerings of politicks. Althouh his zeal for Liberty was not always acording to knowledge, his heart was always upright & benevolent, and his mind was open to conviction. Three of my family brought with them the fever and ague from the southward, but are better. I hope to see you in October, by which time I hope our mutual friend will get the better of his Frencified delirium. Meantime I am
with great regard your friend
and huml Servt
(J[ohn] A[dams])
Copy
General Knox
[page 2]
Braintree June 19, 1791
Dear Sir,
I had yesterday the pleasure of receiving your kind Letter of the 10th
of this month, and am happy to find that you are pleased with your situation at Bush Hill. I hope soon to hear of the birth of a peaceable Son of Mars, and that Mrs Knox is as well and in good spirits as you appear to be. The Paragraphs in the New York papers I know nothing of, the Lyes in the New Haven one I never heard of till yesterday, one thing I believe, it was not Roger Sherman or Dr [Styles ?] who wrote them, nor any Friend of theirs. The Preface to Paine's non-sense has occasioned much speculation. It is thought in this early for Electioneering. . My head [& ?] I thank God, is not easily diverted from its views, nor my heart from its resolutions, and therefore neither Paine or his Godfather will much affect me; and I believe they will affect the Public as little. . It only grieves me that a Character which stood high is so much lowered in the public esteem. The cordial and glorious reception of the President in every part of his tour is an omen for good to the people, and gives universal pleasure in this part of the Country. Although the Indian campaign is an evil, yet the war I presume is just and necessary and therefore I rejoice that the forces are so well collected and so far advanced. The arrival of [Coll. ?] Smith is a very happy event for me and my family and we all thank you Sir for your obliging congratulations.
[page 3]
The death of my learned and amiable friend Dr Price has hurt me more than all the flickerings of politicks. Althouh his zeal for Liberty was not always acording to knowledge, his heart was always upright & benevolent, and his mind was open to conviction. Three of my family brought with them the fever and ague from the southward, but are better. I hope to see you in October, by which time I hope our mutual friend will get the better of his Frencified delirium. Meantime I am
with great regard your friend
and huml Servt
(J[ohn] A[dams])
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| [view document] (3 pages) | IDC02 (3 pages) | Collection: John Adams Papers | R: 375 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
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| Author | John Adams | Braintree | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Henry Knox | [unknown] | [n/a] |