Treaty Of New York Progress Reported By Anti-Federalist Congressman Williams
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Seller: RJM Autographs and Antiques, Boston, MA, U.S.A.RJM Autographs and Antiques
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2 pp, 8 x 9 ½, Philadelphia, 5th May 1796, Anti-Federalist Congressman JOHN WILLIAMS ALS to Lieut. Alex McNeish, at Salem, Washington County, State of New York, with Williams Free Frank. The letter contains a significant reference to the "British Treaty," also known as The Treaty of New York. It involved negotiations between the United States and Seven Nations of Canada. Under it, Native Americans gave up, for compensation, all claim to land in New York. "I should have answered your kind letter before this time, was it not that we were so engaged and I can assure you that I never in all my Legislative business felt such anxiety. I believe that nearly the greatest part of the Merchants in the Union have petitioned the Legislature to provide for the British Treaty. Its now done and you cannot conceive how business hath revived. All are again at their employment. My conduct therein is forwarded in the Papers the advantages to our State is incalculable and I hope it will meet your approbation. "When I produced your Power, it was refused & I was about drawing another Power for you. But the Auditor sent me a note yesterday that he would give it me with the same power. I supposed he takes me to be an honest man will bring it home with me. We are now pursuing our business with that harmony which characterizeth Legislature of a free People and I hope again once more to be permitted to return to my friends. I have often been tired with Legislative business but never half so much as at the present session a subject not only new to me, but at a time when matters of the greatest moment came under consideration. I have with great application become somewhat acquainted with the Business and necessarily had to take an active part. If I have erred its from the want of knowledge not from any bad intent. But believe me that in all my actions my conclusions have been from a thorough conviction of being for the Interest of the community and particularly of those and the State I have the honor to represent. "Our Post Road from Lunsingburgh by Salem to Plattsburgh, also from Lunsingburgh by Fort Edwards to Skeensborough and from Schenectady by Baltimore Court House, the Springs over the Bridge at Glenn Falls and Sandy Hill is agreed, too, by the Committee of the Whole and we are now drawing a Bill for the Purpose, but I am sorry to add that there are a number of new roads tacked to it that makes it doubtful if we shall be able to pass it this session. However, I shall pay ever attention to it.John Williams" WILLIAMS, an Anti-Federalist Congressman from New York, studied medicine and surgery in St. Thomas, London. He immigrated to America in 1773 and settled in New Perth, Charlotte County (now Salem, Washington County) N.Y. He was also a member of the State Provincial Congress in 1775, serving until 1777. He was appointed surgeon of the state forces in 1775 and Colonel of the Charlotte County Regiment in 1776. He retained the command through the Revolutionary War. During 1788 when the American people were debating whether their states should ratify the proposed Constitution of the United States, Williams was an Anti-Federalist, opposing the Constitution. He was one of several people suspected of having written very influential Anti-Federalist essays under the pen name Brutus. He was subsequently a delegate to the convention where he and other Anti-Federalists failed to stop the Constitution but succeeded in obtaining assurances that a Bill of Rights would be added. Folds, expected toning. Cover separate and included. Everything we sell is guaranteed authentic forever to the original buyer. We also offer a 30-day return policy. If you discover a problem or are dissatisfied with an item, please contact us immediately. Our goal is to please every customer. We are pleased to be members of Preferred Autograph Dealers and Auction Houses, The Manuscript Society, The Ephemera Society and the Southern New England Antiquarian Booksellers. [P 224].…
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- Treaty Of New York Progress Reported By Anti-Federalist Congressman Williams
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RJM Autographs and Antiques
Boston, MA, U.S.A.
AbeBooks seller since February 4, 2025
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RJM Autographs and Antiques is owned and operated by Bob Minnocci, who has been collecting and selling historic documents, autographs, books and antiques for more than 25 years. Our focus is to provide a broad range of material from many categories, including Revolutionary War, Civil War, abolitionist, slavery, political and Americana in general. We sell to collectors, dealers, museums, historical societies, universities all over the world. Every item is guaranteed to be authentic. We encourage inquiries about our inventory or items you would like to sell.…
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RJM Autographs and Antiques
MA, U.S.A.
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RJM Autographs and Antiques is owned and operated by Bob Minnocci, who has been collecting and selling historic documents and autographs for more than 25 years. Most of our business is conducted on line. We sell on a number of web platforms.
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