Gorham, Nathaniel, 1738-1796 to [Henry Knox]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.09886 Author/Creator: Gorham, Nathaniel, 1738-1796 Place Written: Charlestown, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 20, 1788 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 29.6 cm, Width: 17.7 cm Order a Copy
Gorham signs with his initials. Discusses the ongoing Massachusetts Convention to ratify the Constitution. Applauds the resolutions of the "Boston Trades men" and asks Knox to see that they are published in New York, as they will convert or silence the delegates there. Analyzes the prospects for ratification, enclosing a list of names [not present] of supporters, opposers, and undecided delegates. Says whoever wins will do so by only a small majority. Warns that the "temper which creates the difficulty here ought to alarm all the other States who wish for good Government." Describes a heated exchange between [Elbridge] Gerry and [Francis] Dana over Gerry's right to speak at the Convention as a representative for Cambridge.
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