Nathaniel Gorham To Henry Knox About Ratification Of The Constitution In Massachusetts And Rhode Island 17 February 1788 PDF Download
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Download Nathaniel Gorham to Henry Knox about Ratification of the Constitution in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, 17 February 1788 Book 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.
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Download Nathaniel Gorham to Henry Knox about Constitution Ratification, 30 October 1787 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Discusses the ratification of the Constitution and states that [t]hings look pretty well. Though there is an opposition preparing - but I do not think it will be sufficient to answer the intention of some. Lists opponents and supporters of Constitution in Massachusetts, Gov. Hancock [Mr.] Bowdoin & Parson Stillman will be of the convention from Boston - the choice of the latter will undoubtedly be attended with good consiquences in attaching the Baptists. Encloses a letter to Benjamin Franklin (not present) in which he asks for a copy of a speech Franklin made to the constitutional convention in order to publish it.
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Download Henry Knox to George Washington about the Ratification of the Constitution in Massachusetts and the Different Attitudes of Those who Oppose It, 14 February 1788 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Reports on Massachusetts' adoption of the Constitution of the United States. Writes, It may with great truth be asserted that no subject was ever more candidly debated- Many of the minority express their determination, of inculcating the principle of union among their constituents. Categorizes those who oppose the Constitution into three groups: the insurgent interest, the desperate debtors, and honest men, without information whose minds are apprehensive of danger to their Liberties. Encloses a paper containing a description of the demonstration of Joy by the Boston people on the occasion (not present). Notes that New Hampshire's ratification convention assembled the previous day.
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Download Henry Knox to Robert R. Livingston Giving Details of the Ratification of the Constitution in Massachusetts [copy], 10 February 1788 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Later copy of GLC02437.03793. A note at the top of page one states, Recd. from Mr Bancroft Feb 1857. Knox relates details of the Massachusetts ratifying convention: On Wednesday the 30th ultimo, Mr. Hancock was well enough to take his seat in the convention. On Thursday he brought forward the proposition for adopting the Constitution, and for recommending certain alterations agreeably to the paper herein enclosed [not included]. The propositions were seconded by Mr. Samuel Adams, and committed to a large committee being Federalists. Notes that the friends of Hancock and [James] Bowdoin have united on the issue. Reports, Handsome things are said of the open and decisive conduct of Mr. Hancock and also of Mr. S. Adams, notwithstanding his neutrality in the first part of the business.
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Download Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about Ratification of the Constitution in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, 17 February 1788 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Hopes to be able to inform Knox by the next post that New Hampshire ratified the Federal Constitution as every account from that quarter gives encouragement to that effect. Of Massachusetts' ratification, writes, ...the Federalists in this State increase daily and there is every reason to think that the people at large (except the Insurgent Interest) are fully satisfied with the Ratification, however some persons may say to the contrary. Comments on [James] Swan's debt and asks about his copper contract with the Treasury. Notes that his appointment to Federal regiments has almost financially ruined him.
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Download Henry Knox to Robert R. Livingston Giving Further Details of the Ratification of the Constitution in Massachusetts, 13 February 1788 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Later copy. A note at the top of page one states, Recd from Mr. Bancroft Feb 1857. Knox reports, The new constitution was adopted in Massachusetts on the 6th instant by a majority of 19. The whole present 355- 187 for it- 168 against it. The minority behave with magnanimity on the occasion declaring they will support it with their lives and fortunes- The Boston people have lost their senses with joy.
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Download Henry Knox to Edward Carrington about the Ratification of the Constitution in Massachusetts, 14 February 1788 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
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.
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Download Nathaniel Gorham to Henry Knox about Reception of the Constitution in Various States, 4 December 1787 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Feels encouraged by good news regarding Pennsylvania and Connecticut's reception of the Constitution. Wishes he could say the same about Massachusetts, but Mr. Gerry's Letter has done infinite mischief. Writes I have rec'd a considerable share of Personal abuse in the News Papers but it shall not discourage me from exerting my small share of influence in so good a cause. Has published Benjamin Franklin's remarks just before signing the Constitution. Noted sideways at bottom of second page, Poor Spear hanged himself last night. Written in Charles Town, which is now a part of Boston, Massachusetts. Signatory of the U.S. Constitution.
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Download Henry Knox to George Washington Reporting Progress on the Ratification of the Constitution, 14 January 1788 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Knox updates Washington on various state conventions meeting to decide on ratification of the United States Constitution. Writes, The new Constitution has hitherto been as well received as could have been expected considering the various existing opinions prejudices and parties in the respective states. Reports that Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Connecticut have all voted in favor of ratification. Mentions Jeremiah and James Wadsworth, both part of the Connecticut convention. Thinks Connecticut's decision to ratify will influence the Massachusetts convention (Massachusetts ratified the Constitution 6 February 1788). Discusses political factions in Massachusetts, including the commercial part, the Eastern part, and the insurgents and their favorers... Notes that Samuel Adams, one of the Massachusetts state ratifying convention members, has declared opposition to the Constitution. Comments on his rheumatism. Knox's retained draft.
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Download Nathaniel Gorham to Henry Knox on Business, Government Bills and Presidential Appointments, 9 July 1789 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
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.
