Henry Knox to Edward Carrington about the Ratification of the Constitution in Massachusetts, 14 February 1788
Author | : Henry Knox |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 1788 |
ISBN-10 | : OCLC:1406053265 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 (65 Downloads) |
Download or read book Henry Knox to Edward Carrington about the Ratification of the Constitution in Massachusetts, 14 February 1788 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1788 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Informs Carrington, a Continental Congressman, of Massachusetts' ratification of the Constitution. Reports that those at the convention who previously opposed the Constitution have declared their intention of uniting their influence in support of the constitution. Notes that [Elbridge] Gerry, who sat in but did not participate in the Massachusetts ratifying convention, has also pledged himself to the Constitution. Discusses the interests of some of the Constitution's opponents. Encloses papers describing the celebration in Boston after its passage. Notes that the New Hampshire ratification convention met the previous day.