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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.
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Download Nathaniel Gorham to Henry Knox about Electioneering, the Waldo Patent, and Requests Help for His Brother, 22 March 1789 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Reports that he arrived home safely. Discusses the business of electioneering in publications, especially the apparent desire to slander General [Benjamin] Lincoln's name. Believes Mr. [Samuel] Adams has an equal chance of winning. Mentions business with the Flucker estate, including a bond that Mr. [Thomas] Flucker had against Gorham's brother, and another bond young Mr. [Isaac] Winslow had against Gorham's brother. Discusses financial negotiations and asks if Knox can intervene with Winslow on his brother's behalf. Sends his respects to Mrs. Knox.
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Download Nathaniel Gorham to Henry Knox about Gorham's Need for an Agent, 29 September 1789 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Discusses the difficulties he is having in finding an agent. Mentions asking Rufus Putnam, but he is so taken up with his Ohio concerns that I cannot prevail on him to undertake it. Has also tried to ask the surveyor, a Mr. DeWit, but he also cannot do the job. Is attempting to contact others to be present at the runing [sic] the line (perhaps drawing of land boundaries) in order to prevent any future land disputes. Asks Knox to help and inform the President of the steps I have taken - As I came from home with only two shirts & very little money in my pocket & without the least idea of coming thus far Mrs. Gorham will think I am lost. Stamped Albany twice, overlapping each other. Signer of the U.S. Constitution.
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Download Nathaniel Gorham to Henry Knox, 30 November 1788 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
The close of the business relative to the Senators you must ere this have seen in the News papers considering the jumble it wound up very well every thing perfectly quiet and peaceable at present. Transmits a letter for Mr. Morris. Sends his regards to Lucy Knox.
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Download Nathaniel Gorham to Henry Knox about Militia's Lack Or Artillery and Challenges of Moving in the Snow, 13 December 1786 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Writes that he had planned to write him a long letter but the Governor sent him on a consultation. Writes, There is no militia in Hampshire or Worcester that have artilery [sic] - & they are expecting soon to be called & advise not to take any from the arsenal untill the moment it is wanted & then to take what may be necessary- in the mean time to write to Congress on the subject - various reasons might be given why the Government party should not touch the public the stores- & at any rate not untill the moment the business is to be put at issue - however I hope there will be no necessity - as there is every reason to suppose the Insurgents disapointed [sic] & disheartened they are however some of them yet at Rutland - and the Roads are in such a state owing to the great quantity of Snow - that is impossible to carry artilery [sic] or even Men from hence - I am not clear that Government has lost any thing by delay - as the great Body of the People are now convinced that the [mob] must be suppressed by arms. Asks Knox to give Gorham's own daughter advice if he sees her behaving improperly. Signer of the U.S. Constitution.
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Download Nathaniel Gorham to Henry Knox about Governor Salaries, 11 March 1787 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Discusses an issue concerning the salary of the governor. States that One step they [the General Court] took[,] I am afraid[,] will be injurious in the approach[ing] election - which is that the two Towns passed a Bill to reduce the Governor salary to eight hundred pounds. Believes that the state did not honor the agreement made with the governor concerning his income. Writes that such is the diversity of opinion among the People that I shall not be surprised if there is no Governor or Lieut Gov. chosen by them. Notes that the state has chosen its delegates for the meeting in Philadelphia [Federal Convention]. Noted as written in Charles Town, which is now part of Boston, Massachusetts. Signer 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 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 Nathaniel Gorham to Henry Knox about Shays' Rebellion, 31 December 1786 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Received his last letter and shall endeavour to impress the sentiments therein contained. I shall be at Boston tomorrow & will se the Governor if possible. it will not be easy to have any considerable conversation with as he now has his councill in Town, in order I presume to prepare their arrangements for the protection of the Court at Worcester on the 23d of January- I have reason to think it will be spiritedly done- but as the success of the business in some of its parts may depend much upon secrecy I have avoided inquiry, as to particulars.
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Download Nathaniel Gorham to Henry Knox on the Federal Assumption of State Debt, 12 January 1790 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Asks for Knox's advice concerning the federal assumption of state debt, specifically the states of Massachusetts, Georgia, and North Carolina. Makes his own suggestions, and asks Knox to share it with Alexander Hamilton and others. Signer of the U.S. Constitution.
