Henry Knox to Egbert Benson about Ratification of the Constitution in Massachusetts, 20 January 1788 - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Henry Knox to Egbert Benson about Ratification of the Constitution in Massachusetts, 20 January 1788 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1788. Henry Knox to Egbert Benson about Ratification of the Constitution in Massachusetts, 20 January 1788 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Knox reports on the proceedings of the Massachusetts Constitutional ratification convention. Notes that there are 150 decidedly for the constitution, about 120 decidedly against it- and about 50 or 60 who appear to determine to hear all that can be said on both sides and then vote as they shall think right, Mr S Adams is in this class.- on the whole it is highly probable that the Constitution will be adopted. Expects the decision to be made about the Constitution in less than a fortnight. Location inferred.
Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about Ratification of the Constitution in Massachusetts, 20 January 1788
Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about Ratification of the Constitution in Massachusetts, 20 January 1788 - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about Ratification of the Constitution in Massachusetts, 20 January 1788 write by Henry Jackson. This book was released on 1788. Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about Ratification of the Constitution in Massachusetts, 20 January 1788 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Discusses the debt of Mr. Swan, possibly Colonel James Swan. Gives details of the Massachusetts ratifying convention, noting that the printers are allow'd seats in the house for the purpose of taking down and publishing the debates from day to day... Declares, It is astonishing to see the weight of respectability, integrity, [property], & ability on the side of the proposed constitution, and on the other side the -- -- characters that oppose it... Includes a list of the number of Federalists and Anti-federalists at the convention by county. Notes that [Elbridge] Gerry is sitting in on debates to answer questions, but has been taking minutes, which Jackson and others consider indelicate on his part. Relates that if Samuel Adams chooses to express his opposition, he will say but little, as the meeting of the mechanicks of this Town & their proceedings must and will have an influence over him... Relates that Samuel Adams's son recently died, as did Benjamin Lincoln, Jr.
Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about Ratification of the Constitution in Massachusetts, 23 January 1788
Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about Ratification of the Constitution in Massachusetts, 23 January 1788 - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about Ratification of the Constitution in Massachusetts, 23 January 1788 write by Henry Jackson. This book was released on 1788. Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about Ratification of the Constitution in Massachusetts, 23 January 1788 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Reports news of the Massachusetts ratifying convention. Writes, The Convention are still seting they have now under debate one of the most important articles, that is, the powers of Congress... the Federal party are gaining ground every day, so much so, that the Anti's are much alarmed & talk of proposing an adjournment in order to influence the Country at large against the Constitution... Notes that Mr. Gerry (possibly Elbridge Gerry) sat in at the convention, and his notes have been published. Because of his description of Judge [Francis] Dana, Dana will not return unless the Convention justified his conduct...
Nathaniel Gorham to Henry Knox Discussing Attempts to Ratify the Constitution in Massachusetts, 20 January 1788
Nathaniel Gorham to Henry Knox Discussing Attempts to Ratify the Constitution in Massachusetts, 20 January 1788 - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Nathaniel Gorham to Henry Knox Discussing Attempts to Ratify the Constitution in Massachusetts, 20 January 1788 write by Nathaniel Gorham. This book was released on 1788. Nathaniel Gorham to Henry Knox Discussing Attempts to Ratify the Constitution in Massachusetts, 20 January 1788 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Gorham signs with his initials. Discusses the ongoing Massachusetts Convention to ratify the Constitution. Applauds the resolutions of the Boston Trades men and asks Knox to see that they are published in New York, as they will convert or silence the delegates there. Analyzes the prospects for ratification, enclosing a list of names [not present] of supporters, opposers, and undecided delegates. Says whoever wins will do so by only a small majority. Warns that the temper which creates the difficulty here ought to alarm all the other States who wish for good Government. Describes a heated exchange between [Elbridge] Gerry and [Francis] Dana over Gerry's right to speak at the Convention as a representative for Cambridge.
Nathaniel Gorham to Henry Knox about Ratification of the Constitution in Massachusetts, 16 January 1788
Nathaniel Gorham to Henry Knox about Ratification of the Constitution in Massachusetts, 16 January 1788 - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Nathaniel Gorham to Henry Knox about Ratification of the Constitution in Massachusetts, 16 January 1788 write by Nathaniel Gorham. This book was released on 1788. Nathaniel Gorham to Henry Knox about Ratification of the Constitution in Massachusetts, 16 January 1788 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Of Massachusetts' possible ratification of the Constitution, writes: ...we are hard at work- & the prospect not very good- numbers are at present against us- & the opposition leaders say they are sure of the Victory. Comments on various delegates. Instructs Knox to keep this letter confidential, noting I believe some Letters have been written from NYork which have done damage. Date from docket. Signatory of the U.S. Constitution.
