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to Richard Price

Written by Jay as Secretary of Foreign Affairs under the Confederation government to Price, a dissenting minister and moralistic pamphleteer in Britain who supported American independence. Apologizes to Price for being tardy in responding and thanks...

GLC00013

Massachusetts centinel. [Vol. 8, no.1 (September 19, 1787) - v. 10, no. 52 (March 14, 1789)] [Incomplete]

One newspaper of the Massachusetts Centinel dated September 19, 1787 to March 14, 1789. There are 152 issues. Lack: vol.9 no.1 and 6 and vol.10 no.2 with printings of Federalist and no. 12. The Massachusetts Centinel, printed by Benjamin Russell...

GLC00080

to James Madison re: need for a strong Federal government

The letter discusses the necessity for a strong Federal government, settlement of loans and elections, and the urging of John Taylor of Caroline for Congress.

GLC00099.110

to James Madison

The letter discusses problems of extradition among states, especially for bad debts, difficulty of common medium of exchange, need for Federal authority, and crops in Virginia.

GLC00099.118

to James Madison

The letter discusses rumors of war and peace, and the need for a Federal Constitution. Also discusses problems of paper money and credit.

GLC00099.121

to James Madison

The letter discusses the powers of Congress and need to define them. Suggests that a day may come when the junction of the Ohio and the Mississippi might be a central location for a capital. Also, writes about his hopes for the evacuation of New York...

GLC00099.122

to James Madison

Anxiously awaiting the results of the Constitutional Convention. Pendleton mentions the need for a strong document and the need for the secrecy (mentions rioting over taxes).

GLC00099.123

to James Madison

Signature has been clipped-off but postscripts remain. Mention's powers of Congress, seat of government (Philadelphia, Annapolis), need for a Constitution, crops in Virginia, Edmund Pendleton's suggestions regarding the District of Columbia. A large...

GLC00099.125

to James Madison

The letter mentions the importance of the Federal system, the political situation in Virginia in Madison's absence, Shays' Rebellion, the situation with the Spanish on the Mississippi, and the impossibility of operating with independent sovereign...

GLC00099.131

to James Madison

The letters discusses the long discussion on Constitutional content and the Constitutional Convention. The countermark reads "HRJoy, Belfast." There is a loss at top of pages 3 and 4, possibly intended by Pendleton.

GLC00099.132

to James Madison re: the Constitution, attitudes towards it in Va.

This is a long letter about the Constitution and the attitudes towards it. The letter also mentions the upcoming Virginia convention and the discussion of local politics. Included with the letter is: a sheet of possible changes in the wording...

GLC00099.133

to James Madison

Pendleton urges the speedy adoption of the Constitution, undelayed by proposed amendments. He discusses the location of the capital, federal elections, war in Europe, and rumor of imprisonment of Marquis de Lafayette.

GLC00099.134

to James Madison

The letter discusses the attitude of Vermont towards the national Government and its independence movement. Possibly misdated "1789" and should be 1782.

GLC00099.135

to James Madison

The letter includes congratulations on the passage of the Bill of Rights, and mentions the expected ratification of Constitution.

GLC00099.136

to James Madison

The letter discusses the Judiciary Bill, balance of powers, how the Court will operate under the Constitution, long discussion of problems of the Courts, impeachment, circuit courts, and Virginia crops.

GLC00099.141.01

to Hon. John Page

Similar to autograph letter signed on April 2 by James Madison (GLC00099.143). In the letter, Edmund Pendleton provides thanks for sending documents and discusses Hamilton and treasury.

GLC00099.142

to James Madison re: unhappiness over Hamilton's Treasury plan

The letter discusses Pendleton's unhappiness over Hamilton's plan, concerns over its nature, principles, constitutionality, and powers of separation.

GLC00099.143

to James Madison re: news, capitol coming to the Potomac

The letter discusses local news, Pendleton's pleasure with the capitol coming to the Potomac, discussion of American pre-war debts to Britain, and constitutional defining of treaties.

GLC00099.144

to James Madison

Letter includes political matters. Mentions: objections to Hamilton's Treasury plan, Constitutional definition of position of Speaker of the House. Possibly misdated, should be 1792.

GLC00099.146

to James Madison

In the letter, Edmund Pendleton discusses the powers of Congress to tax. Also, provides thanks for pamphlets and mentions John Taylor.

GLC00099.152

U.S. Constitution

One pamphlet printing of the U.S. Contrirtution

GLC07834

to Henry Channing re: Constitution

GLC07836

U.S. Constitution [Connecticut printing]

GLC07844

The Providence gazette and country journal. [Vol. 24, no.1239 (September 29, 1787)]

printing Constitution

GLC07845

U.S. Constitution

GLC07846

to Hon. [?] Warren re: newly proposed Constitution

GLC07870

to B[enjamin] Romaine, Esq.

Expressing his views on impending Constitutional reforms. In part: "On the subject that of Constitutional Reforms....it will be well for the States who are latest in performing the task, not to lose sight of the advantage which that circumstance...

GLC07873

Resolution of Congress forwarding Constitution to the states for ratification

GLC07877

Retained draft of Hancocks' instructions to Massachusetts legislature

One manuscript written by John Hancock dated circa 1788. Pertaining to the selection of electors to vote for the President of the United States. He believes that such an act would not only strengthen the relations between the states but establish...

GLC07916

to Tilghman Ashurst Howard

Constitution, slavery, banking, methods of electing the President: "If I can...only succeed in banishing...corrupting influences...on the Constitution and [attempts] to make the government an engine of oppression to the people instead of the agent...

GLC07931

To: Oliver Fiske

Supporting ratification of the Constitution: "any further opposition to it at present would be productive of much greater evils." (written as a young law student)

GLC07974

To: Aaron Burr

Submitting 12th Amendment to Aaron Burr. Signed in third person with Burr's docketing.

GLC07977

Ratification of the Constitution

Ratification of the Constitution:" Opposition no doubt will be made to it in this stage ... even if well founded, [it] will in my opinion be improper."

GLC07979

To: John Campbell

Endorsing Jackson and attacking John Q. Adams, who " would rejoice at the establishment of a throne on the ruins of our sacred constitution."

GLC07982

Last Will and Testament

Last Will and Testament. Jackson leaves a presentation sword to his son to use " In support of our glorious union and the constitutional rights of our beloved country" and various other swords to family members. With Secretarial copy of a subsequent...

GLC07987

To: Robert C. Wood

Health and safety concerns about his wife, Ann, and children, moving to a healthier place, his public image and possible presidency [1848]. If elected president, he will serve "Honestly and faithfully in accordance with the provisions of the...

GLC08018

The Providence gazette and country journal. [Vol. 24, no. 1239 (September 29, 1787)]

GLC08033

Journal of the secret sessions of North Carolina with other Confederate states.

Record of the state of North Carolina and its relations with other Confederate states starting from the date it seceded from the Union. "Journal of the secret session of the convention of May 20, 1861 called to consider the relations of the State of...

GLC08035

To: Marquis de Lafayette.

Re: "Exterminating the Monster Aristocracy" of New England Federalists, Constitution, The Voice of the People, French Colonies, and to Compound (House in Secure Facilities) Slaves in St. Dominique (Haiti).

GLC08063

[Collection of two items from James Madison] Decimalized

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GLC08066

Condemning Nullification and Secession as a "Violation without cause, of a faith somnly pledged"; asserting supremacy of federal over state laws.

Condemning Nullification and Secession as a "Violation without cause, of a faith somnly pledged"; asserting supremacy of federal over state laws.

GLC08066.01

[Docket reading "Mr. Madison, Mar. 15"]

GLC08066.02

To: Morton Eddy.

Lambasting Daniel Webster: "His Constitutional doctrins are radically unsound."

GLC08068

to Charles Storer

Recalling the Boston Massacre, also his defense of Constitution: "Equal laws cannot be preserved without there independent orders forming a mutual balance."

GLC08080

1806 State of the Union Address

1806 State of the Union Address, announcing the return of Lewis and Clark, who have "traced the Missouri nearly to its source." Burr's conspiracy discussing calling for prohibition of the slave trade in 1808, as son as allowed under the Constitution...

GLC08118

to Joseph Mulligan

Re: New edition of the Federalist, which will be esteemed "as long as our national constitution and the language in which it is written shall endure. I mean not by this however to approve everything in it."
Also to Jacob Gibson

GLC08127

[To the Voters of Baltimore-Town]

Co-signed by Samuel Sterett. Announces that two anti-Federalist candidates, David McMechen and Samuel Sterett, are pulling out of the election of delegates to the Maryland Ratification Convention because the principles they stand for have been...

GLC08175

Connecticut gazette. [Vol. 26, no. 1344 (August 14, 1789)]

With proposed draft of twelve amendments to the United States Constitution.

GLC08208

to Christopher Gore

Written to Governor of Massachusetts Christopher Gore. Explains his opposition to a proposed Constitutional amendment that would limit the life of an embargo act to 30 days after Congress enacted it. Countersigned by James Lloyd.

GLC08220

to [Edward W.] Kinsley

Marked private. Written from the Senate Chamber. Complains about the Boston press being hard on him, criticizes President Ulysses S. Grant's attempt to annex Santo Domingo, and rails against Grant's leadership in general: "I did not write to...

GLC02095.16