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1788/05/26
Thomson, Charles, 1729-1824
to [William Ellery Jr.] re: contempt for "pure democracy" of R.I. (ratification)
Rhode Island had not ratified the Constitution. Ellery shared Thomson's unhappiness.
GLC04847
1785/03/28
to [President of Congress] re: exposing a plot to forge army pension securities
The President of Congress is the presumed recipient for Thomson's attempt to expose counterfeiting.
GLC04849
1785/07/27
United States in Congress Assembled. Thomson, Charles
Resolution of Congress asking for copies of state legislation [printed]
The printed resolution asks for 13 copies of each state's legislation for the period from Sept. 1, 1774 to the present, for sharing among the states and Congress.
GLC04850
1788/05/22
Resolution of Congress "relative to public and unsettled accounts" [printed]
GLC04851
16 February 1789
Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804
to Pierre Van Cortlandt
Refers to an enclosed letter (not present). Asks New York Lieutenant Governor Pierre Van Cortlandt to support the Federalist strategy to defeat New York Governor George Clinton by withdrawing from gubernatorial race. ". . . withdraw from a...
GLC04869
12 June 1783
Harrison, Benjamin (ca. 1726-1791)
to John Dickinson
Written by Harrison, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, as Governor of Virginia to Dickinson as President of Pennsylvania. Written "In Council." Regarding the ownership of land along the Virginia-Pennsylvania border. This problem dated to...
GLC04871
June 21, 1788
King, Rufus, 1755-1827
to the Public accusing R.I. legislature of acting "contrary to the Articles"
Probably intended for publication. The essay attacks the Rhode Island legislature for not sending representatives to Congress or the Constitutional Convention. King, who signs himself five times in the text but signs "Procolus" at the end, argues...
GLC04873
30 November 1783
Cruger, Henry, 1739-1827
to Peter van Schaack
Reports American occupation of New York City. Decribes the conditions and mixed sentiments in the city after the British evacuation. Feels that the peaceable citizens are a result of the successful leadership of Governor George Clinton, who is...
GLC04776
1788 ca.
Proposed amendments to the Constitution
This document, in a contemporary hand, compiles and compares the proposals of several states. Many of the proposals are in the form substantially used in the Bill of Rights.
GLC04770
1788/03/15
Dane, Nathan, 1752-1835
to S[amuel?] Holten re: ratification of the Constitution
GLC04772.03
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