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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.03798 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0083] January-March 1788 |
| Title | Henry Knox to Edward Carrington about the ratification of the constitution in Massachusetts |
| Date | 14 February 1788 |
| Author | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Recipient | Carrington, Edward |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Government document |
| Content Description | Informs Carrington, a Continental Congressman, of Massachusetts' ratification of the Constitution. Reports that those at the convention who previously opposed the Constitution have "declared their intention of uniting their influence in support of the constitution." Notes that [Elbridge] Gerry, who sat in but did not participate in the Massachusetts ratifying convention, has also pledged himself to the Constitution. Discusses the interests of some of the Constitution's opponents. Encloses papers describing the celebration in Boston after its passage. Notes that the New Hampshire ratification convention met the previous day. |
| Subjects | US Constitution Ratification Revolutionary War General President Government and Civics Politics Federalists Rebellion Mobs and Riots Shays' Rebellion Finance Debt Freedom and Independence Holidays and Celebrations |
| People | Carrington, Edward (1749-1810) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Place written | New York, New York |
| Theme | Creating a New Government; Government & Politics |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |