Washington, George, 1732-1799 to John Jay re: prospects for ratification of Constitution
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04876 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: Mount Vernon, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1788/01/20 Pagination: 3 p. 23.2 x 18.4 cm Order a Copy
Forwarding some enclosed letters to Europe (not included) and discussing ratification of the Constitution. Mentions decisions of Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, North Carolina, and Virginia in adopting the Constitution. Fitzpatrick publishes with some textual differences based on the Washington letterbook.
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