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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.03727 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0082] October-December 1787 |
| Title | Nathaniel Gorham to Henry Knox about ratification of the constitution in Massachusetts |
| Date | 16 December 1787 |
| Author | Gorham, Nathaniel (1738-1796) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Writes that he is "very anxious to hear from Delaware Pensylvania [sic] & Jersey," in reference to whether those states ratified the constitution. Describes the situation in Massachusetts, "The prospects rather brightens here. There is one hundred good Men chosen in this neighborhood & the other parts of the Sea Coast - a great number of Towns choose tomorrow among which are such a number of good ones that I think we may count on 50 members of the right sort. That added to the former with the few good ones that will come from the three Western Counties - I think will secure the Point - you must impress upon Mr. King the absolute necessity of his being here at the time - " Ends by stating, "it is uncertain whether Mr [Elbridge] Gerry will be chosen tomorrow or not." Noted as written in Charles Town, which is now a part of Boston, Massachusetts. Signatory of the U.S. Constitution. |
| Subjects | US Constitution Ratification Government and Civics Politics Revolutionary War General Election |
| 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 | Signatory of the U.S. Constitution. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |