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Discusses an excise and valuation bill in the House. Writes, The state notes hold their ground much better than the continentals, the moment they are at your marker, I will strike, and with the greatest secrecy as it respects you. Comments that at present he cannot determine how Knox's plan for the militia will be received, as he has heard many different opinions about it. Informs Knox that they celebrated Washington's birthday in Boston.
Discusses the outcome of a hearing concerning a mutual acquaintance's petition. Writes that Knox's plan for the militia is not very well received here - altho every one speaks highly of it, as it appears on paper, and confess, that it is a masterly performance, & discovers great genius & knowledge in military arrangements, and that such a militia would be superior to any in the world - some doubt the necessity of such a militia in the country, but they are for keeping up a sufficient number of standing troops to answer all the purposes of government.
Discusses a mutual friend's financial troubles and the need for every exertion to be made on his behalf. Mentions a general meeting of delegates that may be held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Asks Knox to inform him if he believes the business at the meeting will not be attended to. Describes the dissatisfaction many former officers are feeling as they still have not received any pay for their services to the government. There is a meeting being held regarding their situation and he has been asked to join it. Notes he feels the officers complaints are just but the timing is wrong. Mentions, according to the Constitution, that tomorrow is the first day for electing the governor and senators. Discusses the candidates running for office. Says the House of Representative will be discussing a bill regarding the South Western frontiers on Thursday. Notes the President's (George Washington) signature is still needed on the Bill.
Acknowledges Knox's letter of 30 January 1791. Comments that [James Swan] is too sanguine in this business and his profits are only on paper. Notes [Sylvanus] Bourne is eager to settle his business affairs with them. Talks about the celebration of President George Washington's Birthday where they consumed 82 Bottles of Madeira Wine. Says the purpose of [Samuel] Ogden's visit to Boston is to make a purchase of the remaining 2/3d of our Western Lands - Gorham and Philips having purchased the other 1/3d. Tells Knox that a number of Petitions have made their appearance from the settlers on the patent all of the same complication. The Indian problems, Jackson thinks, will terminate in very serious consequences or the whole Western Country will be depopulated.
Refers to the poor financial situation of Mr. Tracy, presumably Nathaniel Tracy. Relates that Major Gibbs pursued Tracy into another state to collect a debt. Discusses a petition before the Massachusetts general court related to Knox's Maine lands. Mentions those who were present for the committee meeting, commenting that Brown is an artfull suttle designing fellow and held on like a bull dog- he made a thousand false representations & told a number of damn'd lies in order to gain his point- Adds that Brown misconstrued dealings between the petitioners and Knox's agent, to call for the humanity & tenderness of the house in behalf of three & four hundred families that lay at your mercy- that was the number he mentioned. Encourages Knox to attend the court in June, writing, your being on the spot to confront those rascals will have more weight in the public mind, than a whole host of the other proprietors... attend to it yourself, if you ever expect to derive any benefit from the patent- or give it up & let it go to the devil- Notes that Thursday's paper contains several proposed amendments to the Federal Constitution. The amendments originated with [Nathan] Dane, [John] Bacon, and [Benjamin] Austin. Jackson declares, they are the heads of the Junto that are endeavoring to distroy & weaken the General Government.
Jackson is upset that he has not received a letter from Knox in 24 days. He blames Knox's attention to the western expedition led by General Josiah Harmar for this lapse in communication. Jackson does not think ordinary militia men are capable of such an operation, for a different class of Men must compose your Troops-I should like to be in the staff with Rank in the line. Comments on President George Washington's speech regarding the establishment of the Militia, and I see by the Journals of the House they have chosen a Committee on that subject. Asks for a leading role in the militia and gives his idea for how a national militia should look and how it should be divided. Perhaps the Secretary of the Treasury may find it necessary to make such arrangements as it respects the Revenue. Talks about the Federal representatives chosen by nearby counties.
Mentions his pleasure hearing that Knox's son (Henry Jackson Knox) had a safe trip and is now with Knox. Notes he has not received any potatoes from Captain [Thomas] Vose, only drafts. Discusses Knox's finances and provides a list of wages paid out.
Informs that he has advanced upwards of [Dollar sign]1100 on Madame de la Val's account, which is in addition to the [Dollar sign]1000 Jackson already advanced on the account of Mr. Hinks in Boston. States that General Rufus Putnam gave him [Dollar sign]1200 on Jackson's account. Remarks that he will do whatever possible to protect Jackson, You may rely my dear sir that I shall exert my upmost not only to prevent you being injured, but great to benefit you. Addressed to General Henry Jackson in Massachusetts. Possible free frank indicated by Knox's signature on the address leaf.
Discusses a meeting Knox and his delegation are attending. Mentions a meeting held at the Green Dragon to deal with officers pay. Says a committee was appointed to draft a memorial to Congress and report it at the Society of the Cincinnati meeting in July. It is the intention of the committee to meet with the officers the latter part of this month and present their findings to Congress in June. Forwards a copy of the memorial that was drafted for Knox to peruse, he is instructed not to say a word of it to anyone. Says if he dislikes or would like an amendment to any part of the report to let him know. Believes the memorial is the only way to satisfy the officers. It is their intention for General [Benjamin] Lincoln to sign the memorial on behalf of the officers.
Informs Knox that the Massachusetts legislature will be meeting and that he will attend in order to look after their mutual interests. Discusses securities, the militia and the weather.