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Collection Reference Number GLC02437.03798
From Archive Folder The Henry Knox Papers [0083] January-March 1788 
Title Henry Knox to Edward Carrington about the ratification of the constitution in Massachusetts
Date 14 February 1788
Author Knox, Henry (1750-1806)  
Recipient Carrington, Edward  
Document Type Correspondence; Government document
Content Description Informs Carrington, a Continental Congressman, of Massachusetts' ratification of the Constitution. Reports that those at the convention who previously opposed the Constitution have "declared their intention of uniting their influence in support of the constitution." Notes that [Elbridge] Gerry, who sat in but did not participate in the Massachusetts ratifying convention, has also pledged himself to the Constitution. Discusses the interests of some of the Constitution's opponents. Encloses papers describing the celebration in Boston after its passage. Notes that the New Hampshire ratification convention met the previous day.
Subjects US Constitution  Ratification  Revolutionary War General  President  Government and Civics  Politics  Federalists  Rebellion  Mobs and Riots  Shays' Rebellion  Finance  Debt  Freedom and Independence  Holidays and Celebrations  
People Carrington, Edward (1749-1810)  Knox, Henry (1750-1806)  
Place written New York, New York
Theme Creating a New Government; Government & Politics
Sub-collection The Henry Knox Papers
Copyright The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Module Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859