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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.03488 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0079] January-March 1787 |
| Title | Nathaniel Gorham to Henry Knox about governor salaries |
| Date | 11 March 1787 |
| Author | Gorham, Nathaniel (1738-1796) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Government document |
| Content Description | Discusses an issue concerning the salary of the governor. States that "One step they [the General Court] took[,] I am afraid[,] will be injurious in the approach[ing] election - which is that the two Towns passed a Bill to reduce the Governor salary to eight hundred pounds." Believes that the state did not honor the agreement made with the governor concerning his income. Writes that "such is the diversity of opinion among the People that I shall not be surprised if there is no Governor or Lieut Gov. chosen by them." Notes that the state has chosen its delegates for the meeting in Philadelphia [Federal Convention]. Noted as written in Charles Town, which is now part of Boston, Massachusetts. Signer of the U.S. Constitution. |
| Subjects | Government and Civics Finance Economics Law Election US Constitution US Constitutional Convention |
| People | Gorham, Nathaniel (1738-1796) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Place written | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Theme | Government & Politics; Creating a New Government |
| 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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