Nathaniel Gorham to Henry Knox about Ratification of the Constitution in Massachusetts, 30 January 1788 PDF Download

Author: Nathaniel Gorham
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Gorham discusses the progress of the Massachusetts convention for ratification of the United States Constitution. Writes, Wisdom & patience were never more necessary than at the present time- some of our People are so opposed that there seems to be no means of convincing them... we cannot gain the question without some recommendatory amendments- with them I presume we shall have a small majority. Relates that [Rufus] King, also at the convention, sends his regards. Signed with initials.

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Of Massachusetts' possible ratification of the Constitution, writes: ...we are hard at work- & the prospect not very good- numbers are at present against us- & the opposition leaders say they are sure of the Victory. Comments on various delegates. Instructs Knox to keep this letter confidential, noting I believe some Letters have been written from NYork which have done damage. Date from docket. Signatory of the U.S. Constitution.

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Gorham signs with his initials. Discusses the ongoing Massachusetts Convention to ratify the Constitution. Applauds the resolutions of the Boston Trades men and asks Knox to see that they are published in New York, as they will convert or silence the delegates there. Analyzes the prospects for ratification, enclosing a list of names [not present] of supporters, opposers, and undecided delegates. Says whoever wins will do so by only a small majority. Warns that the temper which creates the difficulty here ought to alarm all the other States who wish for good Government. Describes a heated exchange between [Elbridge] Gerry and [Francis] Dana over Gerry's right to speak at the Convention as a representative for Cambridge.

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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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Encloses a paper discussing details of the Massachusetts convention for ratification of the United States Constitution (paper not included). Predicts the numbers will be 185 for and 160 against ratification, although the Anti-Federalists claim they have a majority of ten. Writes, I confess that I shall be more mortified if they are right in their conjecture than I have ever been in my life. I cannot think but we shall carry the question- I shall give you the earliest notice. Signer of the U.S. Constitution.

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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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Writes that he is very anxious to hear from Delaware Pensylvania [sic] & Jersey, in reference to whether those states ratified the constitution. Describes the situation in Massachusetts, The prospects rather brightens here. There is one hundred good Men chosen in this neighborhood & the other parts of the Sea Coast - a great number of Towns choose tomorrow among which are such a number of good ones that I think we may count on 50 members of the right sort. That added to the former with the few good ones that will come from the three Western Counties - I think will secure the Point - you must impress upon Mr. King the absolute necessity of his being here at the time - Ends by stating, it is uncertain whether Mr [Elbridge] Gerry will be chosen tomorrow or not. Noted as written in Charles Town, which is now a part of Boston, Massachusetts. Signatory of the U.S. Constitution.

Author: Nathaniel Gorham
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Discusses the debate in Massachusetts as to whether to send delegates to the upcoming Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia. Writes that sensible & bold Men shall be chosen for the convention if I can have any influence in the business. The Committee has not yet formally agreed to send a delegation, but Gorham is convinced they will probably send one. Reports that Mr. [Samuel] Adams is having difficulties because he wishes to limit the Commission in such manner as I think will exceedingly injure the business, but Gorham feels rather encouraged to hope the affair will be rightly mannaged [sic]. Asks to be remembered to Mrs. Knox.

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Notes that he writes on this half sheet because it is Sunday and he cannot purchase more paper. Writes, the Legislature of this State met in Wednesday last, [re] his Excellencies speech to them, it is highly approved off [sic], all is quiet & every body satisfied with respect to the adoption of the Federal constitution. Comments on the death of Thomas Cushing, who had been the Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts. Reports that [Nathaniel] Gorham, [Benjamin] Lincoln, [James] Warren, and [Elbridge] Gerry have been suggested by various sources to fill Cushing's place. Notes that the Consul Le Tombe sends his regards. Marked private on the address leaf.

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Reports, The Legislature is up- & no great damage done- tomorrow for electioneering- Expects that John Hancock will retain his post as Governor of Massachusetts. Predicts that General Benjamin Lincoln or James Warren will be elected Lieutenant Governor. Notes, both sides are upon the stretch of exertion for the choice of Senators. Signer of the U.S. Constitution.