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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.03764 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0083] January-March 1788 |
| Title | Nathaniel Gorham to Henry Knox about ratification of the constitution in Massachusetts |
| Date | 16 January 1788 |
| Author | Gorham, Nathaniel (1738-1796) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Government document |
| Content Description | Of Massachusetts' possible ratification of the Constitution, writes: "...we are hard at work- & the prospect not very good- numbers are at present against us- & the opposition leaders say they are sure of the Victory." Comments on various delegates. Instructs Knox to keep this letter confidential, noting "I believe some Letters have been written from NYork which have done damage." Date from docket. Signatory of the U.S. Constitution. |
| Subjects | US Constitution Ratification Revolutionary War General Government and Civics Politics Federalists |
| People | Gorham, Nathaniel (1738-1796) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Theme | Creating a New Government; Government & Politics |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Additional Information | Signatory of the U.S. Constitution. Gorham was a delegate to the Massachusetts convention which ratified the Federal Constitution in February 1788. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |