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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.03689 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0082] October-December 1787 |
| Title | Nathaniel Gorham to Henry Knox about Constitution ratification |
| Date | 30 October 1787 |
| Author | Gorham, Nathaniel (1738-1796) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Discusses the ratification of the Constitution and states that "[t]hings look pretty well. Though there is an opposition preparing - but I do not think it will be sufficient to answer the intention of some." Lists opponents and supporters of Constitution in Massachusetts, "Gov. Hancock [Mr.] Bowdoin & Parson Stillman will be of the convention from Boston - the choice of the latter will undoubtedly be attended with good consiquences in attaching the Baptists." Encloses a letter to Benjamin Franklin (not present) in which he asks for a copy of a speech Franklin made to the constitutional convention in order to publish it. |
| Subjects | US Constitution Ratification Revolutionary War General Government and Civics Federalists Politics Religion US Constitutional Convention Journalism Printing |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Gorham, Nathaniel (1738-1796) |
| Place written | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Theme | Creating a New Government; Government & Politics |
| 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 |
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