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Gorham, Nathaniel, 1738-1796 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.03510 Author/Creator: Gorham, Nathaniel, 1738-1796 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1 April 1787 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket Height: 23.8 cm, Width: 20.8 cm Order a Copy

Believes that George Washington's attendance at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia "will add weight to their proceedings - the spirit of electioneering has exceeding any before known ... " Discusses the election for the Massachusetts governor and believes that John Hancock will win the seat. Noted as written in Charlestown, which is now a part of Boston, Massachusetts. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

Signer of the U.S. Constitution.

Gorham, Nathaniel, 1738-1796
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Hancock, John, 1737-1797
Washington, George, 1732-1799

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