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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.
| Author | : Nathaniel Gorham |
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Download Nathaniel Gorham to Henry Knox about Confronting Shays' Rebellion and Requesting a Letter Passed on to His Daughter, 29 November 1786 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Written from Charles Town, possibly Charlestown, Massachusetts, where Gorham was born. Asks Knox to deliver a letter he has enclosed to his daughter. Relates information on preparations Massachusetts has made to confront the insurgents associated with Shays' Rebellion. Describes how they thought the insurgents would stand and fight, but upon realizing that their reinforcements would not be joining them, they ran. Explains that it is happy for them they did not come, because the government had prepared its own troops to fight. There is now a good chance that a government force will overtake the insurgents; the government force includes Hichborn and Jackson (Benjamin Hichborn and Henry Jackson). Sends his best to Mrs. Knox. Signer of the U.S. Constitution.
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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 Henry Knox to Nathaniel Gorham about Arms and Stores, 24 December 1786 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Responds to a previous letter by Gorham. Writes a long letter discussing the proposal to use the arms and stores in Springfield, Massachusetts against the Shays' rebels. Declares that he has not received word from the Governor [probably James Bowdoin, of Massachusetts], but if he does, he will submit it immediately to Congress. Asks that Gorham contact the Governor and relate Knox's opinions on the subject to him, and suggests that Knox himself might write a letter to the Governor about it. Adds that Gorham's daughter is conducting herself beautifully, and is beloved by all her acquaintance.
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Download Henry Knox to George Washington with Updates on Shays' Rebellion, 21 December 1786 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Writes, The insurgents who were assembled at Worcester in Massachusetts have disbanded- The people at Boston seem to be glad at this event and say it was the effect of fear- But the fact is that the insurgents effected their object, which was to prevent the Court of Common Pleas from proceeding to business. It is probable that the seizing some of the insurgents at Middlesex occasioned a greater number of them to assemble at Worcester than otherwise would have assembled merely on Account of preventing the common Pleas. Adds that it appears that the government planned to bring the insurgents to action but was prevented by uncommonly deep snow. Declares, The commotions of Massachusetts have wrought prodigious changes in the minds of men in that State respecting the Powers of Government every body says they must be strengthned, and that unless this shall be effected, there is no Security for liberty or Property. Hopes to see Washington along with Colonel [Jeremiah] Wadsworth in Philadelphia in a few days. Retained copy.
| Author | : Nathaniel Gorham |
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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 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.
| Author | : Henry Knox |
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Download Henry Knox to Joseph Williams about Shays' Rebellion, 25 November 1786 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Discusses a recent letter from Williams. Writes that the recent acts of government will help contain the insurgents (referring to Shays' Rebellion, which happened in Springfield, Massachusetts in late September 1786).
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Download Nathaniel Gorham to Henry Knox Regarding a Surgeon's Mate who was Waiting for an Assignment, 24 November 1794 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Discusses John Gorham Coffin, who is awaiting his next assignment. Requests Knox to contact the gentleman regarding the matter. Free stamped on address leaf with no signature. Signer of the U.S. Constitution.
| Author | : Nathaniel Gorham |
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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.
