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Thomson, Charles, 1729-1824 to [William Ellery Jr.] re: contempt for "pure democracy" of R.I. (ratification)

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04847 Author/Creator: Thomson, Charles, 1729-1824 Place Written: New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1788/05/26 Pagination: 2 p. : docket : Height: 32.1 cm, Width: 20.3 cm Order a Copy

Rhode Island had not ratified the Constitution. Ellery shared Thomson's unhappiness.

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