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, 30 January 1788
Nathaniel Gorham to Henry Knox about Ratification of the Constitution in Massachusetts, 30 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, 30 January 1788 write by Nathaniel Gorham. This book was released on 1788. Nathaniel Gorham to Henry Knox about Ratification of the Constitution in Massachusetts, 30 January 1788 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Gorham discusses the progress of the Massachusetts convention for ratification of the United States Constitution. Writes, Wisdom & patience were never more necessary than at the present time- some of our People are so opposed that there seems to be no means of convincing them... we cannot gain the question without some recommendatory amendments- with them I presume we shall have a small majority. Relates that [Rufus] King, also at the convention, sends his regards. Signed with initials.
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.
Nathaniel Gorham to Henry Knox about Ratification of the Constitution in Massachusetts, 3 February 1788
Nathaniel Gorham to Henry Knox about Ratification of the Constitution in Massachusetts, 3 February 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, 3 February 1788 write by Nathaniel Gorham. This book was released on 1788. Nathaniel Gorham to Henry Knox about Ratification of the Constitution in Massachusetts, 3 February 1788 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Encloses a paper discussing details of the Massachusetts convention for ratification of the United States Constitution (paper not included). Predicts the numbers will be 185 for and 160 against ratification, although the Anti-Federalists claim they have a majority of ten. Writes, I confess that I shall be more mortified if they are right in their conjecture than I have ever been in my life. I cannot think but we shall carry the question- I shall give you the earliest notice. Signer of the U.S. Constitution.
Nathaniel Gorham to Henry Knox about Ratification of the Constitution in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, 17 February 1788
Nathaniel Gorham to Henry Knox about Ratification of the Constitution in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, 17 February 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 and Rhode Island, 17 February 1788 write by Nathaniel Gorham. This book was released on 1788. Nathaniel Gorham to Henry Knox about Ratification of the Constitution in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, 17 February 1788 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Notes that Mr. [Rufus] King will inform Knox of everything, that is, events that recently transpired at the Massachusetts State ratifying convention. Writes, The [sic] was a necessity in the Convention of mentioning Rhode Island as having prohibited the attendance of their members in Congress- an advertizm has appeared in order to give a false colour to that business- and a use is intended to be made of it at the meeting of the Legislature- I have therefore written in the inclosed Letter to Mr K requesting him to get me copies of every thing relative to that affair & to forward it through you by the first Post... Signatory of the U.S. Constitution.
