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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.04278 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0090] July-August 1789 |
| Title | Nathaniel Gorham to Henry Knox on business, government bills and Presidential appointments |
| Date | 9 July 1789 |
| Author | Gorham, Nathaniel (1738-1796) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Business and financial document |
| Content Description | Discusses a bill under discussion in the Court [probably the General Court of Massachusetts] dealing with "revenue collection." Had planned to leave the following day for New York, but believes that he will have to delay the trip for business reasons. Expects to arrive in New York by Thursday, 16 July. Asks Knox to visit the President on his behalf and recommend a Mr. Melvil for a government appointment. Signer of the U.S. Constitution. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Government and Civics Law Taxes or Taxation Finance Letter of Introduction or Recommendation Office Seeker President |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Gorham, Nathaniel (1738-1796) Washington, George (1732-1799) |
| Place written | Charlestown, Massachusetts |
| Theme | Creating a New Government; Government & Politics; The Presidency; Merchants & Commerce; Banking & Economics |
| 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 |