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Jackson writes, The General Court are yet seting, & in many instance they discover their old insurgent temper and principles, & cannot help shewing their teeth on almost every occasion that respects government- but I hope in god their day is short- for the moment the Federal Constitution begins to operate, their influence must & will disappear like a vapour- Notes that present state politics are focused on who will win the election for governor and lieutenant governor. Expresses confidence that John Hancock will be reelected as governor. Notes that Anti-Federalists will support [James] Warren and Elbridge Gerry in the election. Hopes that Benjamin Lincoln will be elected lieutenant governor, noting that Samuel Adams will be his primary challenger. Reports that Nathaniel Gorham is also a candidate for lieutenant governor. Marked private on address leaf.
Notes that he writes on this half sheet because it is Sunday and he cannot purchase more paper. Writes, the Legislature of this State met in Wednesday last, [re] his Excellencies speech to them, it is highly approved off [sic], all is quiet & every body satisfied with respect to the adoption of the Federal constitution. Comments on the death of Thomas Cushing, who had been the Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts. Reports that [Nathaniel] Gorham, [Benjamin] Lincoln, [James] Warren, and [Elbridge] Gerry have been suggested by various sources to fill Cushing's place. Notes that the Consul Le Tombe sends his regards. Marked private on the address leaf.
Reports on the Massachusetts election for governor and lieutenant governor. Encloses newspapers (not included) for Knox, on the election, noting that the papers attack poor Cincin (based on usage in GLC02437.03833, may refer to Benjamin Lincoln). Relates that Benjamin Lincoln and Samuel Adams are splitting the Federal party for lieutenant governor, while the Anti-Federalists support James Warren. John Hancock is expected to be reelected as Governor. Expects that John Langdon will be chosen as New Hampshire's governor, which will disappoint [John] Sullivan. Recently applied to the Committee for the Sale of Eastern Lands to purchase a tract Knox had earlier mentioned. Thinks the committee plans to take advantage of Knox, and expresses his distrust of Mr. Jarvis, who may have been on the committee and was involved in land speculation. Comments that the price of the land is too high, and Jarvis tried to justify it by saying that an academy would be built, and the Great Eastern Road would run through, that specific tract of land. Warns Knox to keep his eye on Jarvis, noting I don't like him. Refers to Knox's appointment as a delegate to represent Massachusetts at the Society of the Cincinnati meeting scheduled to be held in Philadelphia in May.
Refers to a package of newspapers including a map from Mr. Fales, possibly transmitted to Knox. Discusses Massachusetts politics, particularly the election of lieutenant governor. Expects Benjamin Lincoln to obtain the post over James Warren, although the Federalist vote may be split between Lincoln and Samuel Adams. Predicts that Hancock will maintain his post as Governor of Massachusetts. Will soon speak to Mr. Jarvis. Relates that Mrs. Swan is well. Marked private on the address leaf.
Informs Knox that the final note is in Nourse or Hillegas's office (Jackson sold [Dollar sign]10,000 worth of Knox's notes without his permission and attempted to retrieve them at Knox's request). Expresses hope that New Hampshire will adopt the Constitution (New Hampshire in fact ratified the Constitution 21 June 1788). Reports that the General Court of Massachusetts (the Massachusetts legislature) will remain adjourned until September 1788 at which time, he hopes, they will be able to give orders to the people to choose the members for the General Government. Obtained a resolve from the General Court that he hopes will make up for the loss I have sustained by pledging myself for the clothing & supplies to the late Federal troops- Docket indicates answered the 29th and assured him the note 1045 was not ever received at Nourses office. Marked private on the address leaf.
Thanks Knox for the information regarding Maryland's possible adoption of the Constitution. Writes, I flatter myself that nine States will ratify it by June next- so as to set the wheels agoing by next winter. Has been assured by John Langdon and others that New Hampshire will also ratify the Constitution. Relates that Langdon will be chosen President, or Governor, of New Hampshire over John Sullivan. Discusses the Massachusetts elections, noting that John Hancock will retain his post as Governor. Reports that the Federalists are split between Benjamin Lincoln and Samuel Adams for Lieutenant Governor. Refers to Cincin, possibly Benjamin Lincoln. Harbors distrust for Mr. Jarvis, a land speculator, and discourages Knox from entering into any business dealings with him. Notes that Mrs. [Hepzibah] Swan, wife of James Swan, is doing well. Marked private on the address leaf.
Reports that he has been absent from Boston, attending a meeting of the Ohio Company in Providence, Rhode Island. Is pleased to find Knox has several shares of Ohio Company land. Predicts that New Hampshire will ratify the Constitution and Rhode Island will not. Hopes that John Hancock and Benjamin Lincoln will win the next election for governor and lieutenant governor of Massachusetts respectively. Notes that the Anti-Federalists and the Insurgent influence will support [James] Warren and [Elbridge] Gerry for the positions. Further discusses politics.
Forwards a subscription to Knox from Reverend Freeman (not included). Reports that General Benjamin Lincoln has the majority of votes (for Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts). Comments on a recent visit he paid to James and Mercy Otis Warren in Milton, Massachusetts, noting that Mrs. Warren was made very happy when I inform'd her you proposed paying us a visit this month. Notes that unless Knox attends, Massachusetts will not be represented in the upcoming Philadelphia meeting of the Society of the Cincinnati. Relates that Mrs. Hepzibah Swan, wife of James Swan, sends her love. Marked private on the address leaf.
Discusses the possibility that New York will not ratify the Federal Constitution. Writes, I hope the Lord will turn the hearts of the Antis in New York that they may see the necessity of adopting the proposed constitution Some of our Feds are doubtfull whether nine States will Ratify it, and then all that has been done will be lost. If this should be the case I think we had [better] never attempted an alteration, as the Antis & Insurgents will feel a consequence & an influence arising from it that will throw the government into the greatest disorder. Encloses newspapers (not included) updating Knox on the election for Massachusetts' governor and lieutenant governor. Predicts John Hancock will retain his post as Governor and hopes Benjamin Lincoln will be elected Lieutenant Governor. Approves of the good & highly Federal Senators chosen in the counties near Boston. Mentions James Swan's loss of house and farm as payment on one of his debts. Address leaf marked private.
Hopes to be able to inform Knox by the next post that New Hampshire ratified the Federal Constitution as every account from that quarter gives encouragement to that effect. Of Massachusetts' ratification, writes, ...the Federalists in this State increase daily and there is every reason to think that the people at large (except the Insurgent Interest) are fully satisfied with the Ratification, however some persons may say to the contrary. Comments on [James] Swan's debt and asks about his copper contract with the Treasury. Notes that his appointment to Federal regiments has almost financially ruined him.