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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.04148 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0088] March-April 1789 |
| Title | Nathaniel Gorham to Henry Knox about electioneering, the Waldo patent, and requests help for his brother |
| Date | 22 March 1789 |
| Author | Gorham, Nathaniel (1738-1796) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Reports that he arrived home safely. Discusses the "business of electioneering" in publications, especially the apparent desire to slander General [Benjamin] Lincoln's name. Believes Mr. [Samuel] Adams has an equal chance of winning. Mentions business with the Flucker estate, including a bond that Mr. [Thomas] Flucker had against Gorham's brother, and another bond young Mr. [Isaac] Winslow had against Gorham's brother. Discusses financial negotiations and asks if Knox can intervene with Winslow on his brother's behalf. Sends his respects to Mrs. Knox. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Government and Civics Politics Election Journalism Corruption and Scandal Estate Children and Family Finance |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Gorham, Nathaniel (1738-1796) Lincoln, Benjamin (1733-1810) Adams, Samuel (1722-1803) Flucker, Thomas (1719-1783) Winslow, Isaac (1763-1806) Knox, Lucy Flucker (1756-1824) |
| Place written | Charlestown, Massachusetts |
| Theme | Government & Politics; Creating a New Government; Children & Family |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Additional Information | Signer of the U.S. Constitution. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
| Related documents | Isaac Winslow to Henry Knox about Waldo lands and settler payments |