Gorham, Nathaniel, 1738-1796 to Nathan Dane
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02471.15 Author/Creator: Gorham, Nathaniel, 1738-1796 Place Written: Charlestown, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 29 March 1787 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 32.9 cm, Width: 20.8 cm Order a Copy
Written by New Hampshire Continental Congressman Gorham (who stepped down from the presidency of the Congress on 2 February 1787) to Massachusetts Continental Congressman Dane. Claims he has never seen such electioneering before and says he believes John Hancock will the race for governor of Massachusetts (Hancock did win). Provides other insights into politics and that "the Country People are riding about from Town to Town comparing and contriving," for candidates. Hopes to see Dane in New York and encloses a bill of exchange for a Mr. Bidloe (not included here).
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