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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.03720 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0082] October-December 1787 |
| Title | Nathaniel Gorham to Henry Knox about reception of the constitution in various states |
| Date | 4 December 1787 |
| Author | Gorham, Nathaniel (1738-1796) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Feels encouraged by good news regarding Pennsylvania and Connecticut's reception of the Constitution. Wishes he could say the same about Massachusetts, but "Mr. Gerry's Letter has done infinite mischief." Writes "I have rec'd a considerable share of Personal abuse in the News Papers but it shall not discourage me from exerting my small share of influence in so good a cause." Has published Benjamin Franklin's remarks just before signing the Constitution. Noted sideways at bottom of second page, "Poor Spear hanged himself last night." Written in Charles Town, which is now a part of Boston, Massachusetts. Signatory of the U.S. Constitution. |
| Subjects | US Constitution Government and Civics Ratification Federalists Politics Revolutionary War General Journalism Printing US Constitutional Convention Suicide Death |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Gorham, Nathaniel (1738-1796) Franklin, Benjamin (1706-1790) Gerry, Elbridge (1744-1814) |
| Place written | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Theme | Creating a New Government; Government & Politics |
| 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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