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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.03460 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0079] January-March 1787 |
| Title | Nathaniel Gorham to Henry Knox about debate in Massachusetts about coming Convention |
| Date | 18 February 1787 |
| Author | Gorham, Nathaniel (1738-1796) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Discusses the debate in Massachusetts as to whether to send delegates to the upcoming Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia. Writes that "sensible & bold Men shall be chosen for the convention if I can have any influence in the business." The Committee has not yet formally agreed to send a delegation, but Gorham is convinced they will probably send one. Reports that Mr. [Samuel] Adams is having difficulties because he "wishes to limit the Commission in such manner as I think will exceedingly injure the business," but Gorham feels "rather encouraged to hope the affair will be rightly mannaged [sic]." Asks to be remembered to Mrs. Knox. |
| Subjects | US Constitution Revolutionary War General Government and Civics US Constitutional Convention |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Gorham, Nathaniel (1738-1796) Adams, John (1735-1826) Knox, Lucy Flucker (1756-1824) |
| Place written | Charlestown, Massachusetts |
| Theme | Government & Politics; Creating a New Government |
| 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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