Gorham, Nathaniel, 1738-1796 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.03777 Author/Creator: Gorham, Nathaniel, 1738-1796 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 30 January 1788 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 23.6 x 18.7 cm. Order a Copy
Gorham discusses the progress of the Massachusetts convention for ratification of the United States Constitution. Writes, "Wisdom & patience were never more necessary than at the present time- some of our People are so opposed that there seems to be no means of convincing them... we cannot gain the question without some recommendatory amendments- with them I presume we shall have a small majority." Relates that [Rufus] King, also at the convention, sends his regards. Signed with initials.
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