Gorham, Nathaniel (1738-1796) to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.03510 Author/Creator: Gorham, Nathaniel (1738-1796) Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1 April 1787 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket ; 23.8 x 20.8 cm. Order a Copy
Believes that George Washington's attendance at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia "will add weight to their proceedings - the spirit of electioneering has exceeding any before known ... " Discusses the election for the Massachusetts governor and believes that John Hancock will win the seat. Noted as written in Charlestown, which is now a part of Boston, Massachusetts. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.
Signer of the U.S. Constitution.
Signer of the U.S. Constitution.
[draft]
Charles Town April 1 1787
My Dear Sir
I think the attendance of Genl. Washington at the Convention will add weight to their proceedings - the spirit of electioneering has exceeding any before known the enquiry after tomorrow with respecting the state of the votes as they come in - this business with the absence of Mr. Henshaw the Import Officer [strikeout] with whom I am to make my money negotiations [strikeout] prevented my seting out last week I expect to do it this week - I think Mr Hancock will be chosen Govr. & that there will be no choice of a Lieut Govr remember me respectfully to Mrs. Knox & believe me to be
Yours N Gorham
H Knox Esqr
[free frank]
Boston Free
[address leaf]
Honr. Henry Knox Esquire
New York
[docket]
Nathl Gorham Esqr
2 April 1787
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