However, Nicholas Gilman did not arrive in Philadelphia until late July. By this time most of the major business and discussions had already taken place. Nicholas Gilman, not much of a public speaker, made no speeches and only took part in minor discussions. He did, however, serve on the Committee on Postponed Matters, later called the Brearly Committee. The Committee was made up of 11 delegates, one from each state. Gilman was one of the 56 men that signed the Constitution. Nicholas Gilman then helped the acceptance of the Constitution in New Hampshire. He also helped get the Constitution’s acceptance from the …show more content…
Nicholas Gilman served in the House of Representatives from 1789-1797. Gilman also ran for the presidency in 1793-1797. Needless to say he did not make it that far, only being an elector. He held office in the New Hampshire Legislature in 1795, 1802, 1804. Then in the years of 1805-1808 and 1811-1814 he held the office of State Treasurer. In between the years of 1804-1812 Gilman shifted his political views, much like John Langdon, to the Jefferson Party. Running under his new political stance, proved to be successful when he held multiple offices including the U.S. Senate. Gilman served as a U.S. Senate until he passed away at the age of