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Autograph letter signed

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
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Letter signed

1790/01/27

Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804

Circular letter re: conforming federal and North Carolina laws

Written after the adoption of the Constitution Written at the Treasury Department

GLC01956
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Autograph letter signed

January 20, 1788

Wadsworth, Jeremiah, 1743-1804

to Henry Knox

Discusses ratifying the new Constitution. Feels unsure of his own position as many of his friends oppose his viewpoints. Expresses a fear that [i]f New York should after all not come in - the new constitution will be in danger..." Signature is cut...

GLC02437.10211
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Autograph letter signed

16 March 1791

Adams, John, 1735-1826

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
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Newspaper

1789/06/13

Fenno, John, 1751-1798

Gazette of the United States. [No. 18 (June 13, 1789)]

Contains "amendments to the New Constitution proposed by the Hon. Mr. Maddison," the future Bill of Rights. Disbound.

GLC06958

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