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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.03777 |
| 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 | 30 January 1788 |
| Author | Gorham, Nathaniel (1738-1796) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Government document |
| Content Description | Gorham discusses the progress of the Massachusetts convention for ratification of the United States Constitution. Writes, "Wisdom & patience were never more necessary than at the present time- some of our People are so opposed that there seems to be no means of convincing them... we cannot gain the question without some recommendatory amendments- with them I presume we shall have a small majority." Relates that [Rufus] King, also at the convention, sends his regards. Signed with initials. |
| Subjects | US Constitution Ratification Revolutionary War General Government and Civics Ratification Politics Federalists US Constitutional Amendment |
| People | Gorham, Nathaniel (1738-1796) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) King, Rufus (1755-1827) |
| 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. 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 |