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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.03510 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0080] April-June 1787 |
| Title | Nathaniel Gorham to Henry Knox about George Washington's presence at the Convention and the weight it will bring proceedings plus mention of the Massachusetts election |
| Date | 1 April 1787 |
| Author | Gorham, Nathaniel (1738-1796) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Believes that George Washington's attendance at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia "will add weight to their proceedings - the spirit of electioneering has exceeding any before known ... " Discusses the election for the Massachusetts governor and believes that John Hancock will win the seat. Noted as written in Charlestown, which is now a part of Boston, Massachusetts. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature. |
| Subjects | US Constitution Revolutionary War General US Constitutional Convention President Election Government and Civics Politics |
| People | Gorham, Nathaniel (1738-1796) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Hancock, John (1737-1793) Washington, George (1732-1799) |
| Place written | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Theme | Creating a New Government; Government & Politics; The Presidency |
| 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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