New York Feb.y 24. 90
Dear Sir
the motion for a discrimination was negatived by a great majority - the
subject of assuming the State debts is now under discussion. I am in great hopes
it will obtain, tho, it will be with great difficulty for it is pretty evident
the House are is near equly divided, God grant it may take
effect, for I concive, justice policy and every consideration which will advance
the future prosperity of these United States, requires, that those debts
incurr.d for the attainment of our Independence whether in the hands of State or
Continental creditors should stand on the same footing and receive a supply from
one common fountain.
yours
B Goodhue
W Hodge Esq.e
(Letter courtesy of the
Peabody Essex Museum)
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