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A Constitution or frame of government... of the state of Massachusetts

Printed by Benjamin Edes & Sons.

GLC01844

to John Jay re: prospects for ratification of Constitution

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...

GLC04876

to Benjamin Rush re: politics under the Constitution

Written as a member of Congress.

GLC03408

An Act relative to a convention ratifying the Constitution

John Carter imprint.

GLC03609

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

GLC07870

Propositions for amending the Constitution of the United States

Senate document, but unnumbered (possibly an unofficial printing?). Bound with: Amendments to the Constitution of the United States, submitted for consideration by Mr. Hillhouse.

GLC03448

to Elbridge Gerry re: people's perspective of the Constitution

"When we begin to practice on a constitution like that which is now before us, we should have men in the administration, who, from principle and habit, are firmly attached to the liberties of the people and the rights of the particular states... I am...

GLC07300

Proposed amendments to the US Constitution (with transmittal)

Accompanied by a transmittal document 1795/12/15. Swem, Virginia Imprints 7834. Evans 29798. Signed by H. Brooke and John Stewart.

GLC01075

Constitution [First printing of second draft] [Committee of Style]

Second draft of the Constitution, by the Committee of Style, printed on recto of each leaf and tied (leaves 1-2 only) with a ribbon, uncut and unbound. With the notes of Pierce Butler. Originally bound with blue ribbon. Document has creasemarks along...

GLC00819.02

Constitution [printing of first draft, docketed by James Wilson]

First two leaves in facsimile, with docketed wrapper. Committee of Detail printing. First draft. Wilson chaired the Committee of Five which drafted this copy of the Constitution. With one correction in Wilson's hand. Docket on blank wrapper:...

GLC00528

to Roscoe G. Greene re: Grey's Elegy, the Constitution

Adams comments at length upon punctuation in Grey's "Elegy in a Churchyard" (and the powers of Congress as limited or expanded by a semi-colon in the Constitution. He also writes that "No land of slavery could ever have produced Grey's Elegy."

GLC02847

Constitution or form of government of the state of Louisiana

Stab-stitched. The first printing of the first Louisiana constitution, the first constitution for any state west of the Mississippi. "The enabling act providing for calling a convention to frame a constitution for Louisiana was passed February 20...

GLC05482

Proclamation. By His Excellency Samuel Ward King [RI Constitution ratification]

Regarding ratification of new constitution.

GLC07251.02

Constitution and Bylaws of Warren Temple of Honor

Undated.

GLC02157.75

Constitution and Bylaws of Warren Temple of Honor

GLC02157.76

to Benjamin Rush re: balanced government under the Constitution

Adams mentions his Defence (just received by Rush) and writes "It is an opinion here that they [the volumes] contributed Somewhat to to restore permanent Tranquility to this Commonwealth, as well as Suppress the pestilent County Conventions...

GLC05289

Objections to the Constitution as far as it has advanced...

Lists eleven objections to the Constitution (the 12th has been struck). Docket reads "Objections to the Constitution / by Mr. Randal."

GLC00819.18

Proclamation. By His Excellency Samuel Ward King [RI Constitution adopted]

Announcing constitution adopted by a majority of qualified electors.

GLC07250