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- GLC#
- GLC02437.04148-View header record
- Type
- Letters
- Date
- 22 March 1789
- Author/Creator
- Gorham, Nathaniel, 1738-1796
- Title
- to Henry Knox
- Place Written
- Charlestown, Massachusetts
- Pagination
- 2 p. : Height: 30.9 cm, Width: 17.9 cm
- Primary time period
- The New Nation, 1783-1815
- Sub-Era
- Creating a New Government
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.
Signer of the U.S. Constitution.
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