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U.S. Constitution

GLC07846

U.S. Constitution

One pamphlet printing of the U.S. Contrirtution

GLC07834

The People's Constitution

Editorial by Governor Dorr maintaining the importance of supporting the People's Constitution in Rhode Island, even though they failed to take the arsenal on 18 May 1842. Argues that any state would defend itself and its constitution if they were...

GLC05757.01

Constitution and Laws

shows group of men holding a flag under a liberty sign

GLC08416.2

Ratification of the Constitution

Ratification of the Constitution:" Opposition no doubt will be made to it in this stage ... even if well founded, [it] will in my opinion be improper."

GLC07979

[Statement regarding the Constitution]

Date added later in pencil. Author writes, "'The new federal Constitution in its principal Articles meets my Ideas & I wish it may be adopted.' We do hereby certify that the honble. A Lee Esq. read the above Paragraph to us containd in a letter...

GLC02437.04065

Constitutional Changes To Be Proposed

One document entitled Constitutional Changes To Be Proposed circa September 1945. Regarding possible changes in the Japanese Government post surrender.

GLC09930.13.03

Draft amending Alabama Constitution

"Ordinance / in relation to the Institution of Slavery and the abolition thereof. / Sep. 16 - Subst[itution]. Ordered 100 copies be printed. Sp. order Monday 11. / Be it ordained by the people of the state of Alabama, in convention assembled, That...

GLC09131

Kanzas and the Constitution.

Printed by Damrell & Moore. Written by "Cecil," a pseudonym of Sidney G. Fisher. First published in the Philadelphia North American 31 July 1856, and copied into the Boston Daily Advertiser 18 August 1856.

GLC00267.164

U.S. Constitution [Connecticut printing]

GLC07844

Kanzas and the Constitution.

Printed by Damrell & Moore. Written by "Cecil," a pseudonym of Sidney G. Fisher. First published in the Philadelphia North American 31 July 1856, and copied into the Boston Daily Advertiser 18 August 1856.

GLC05116.17

[to an unknown constitutent]

One document from Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead to Mary Lou Cary dated August 28, 1974. Moorhead does not give an opinion on impeachment. He responds to a Cary’s letter. In the letter Cary writes that she is sad to see Nixon resign, but acknowledges...

GLC09613.02.3502.01

The Constitution Must be Preserved

features woman holding scroll that says "Constitution"

GLC08413.12

Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

1st printing; untrimmed; signed "Hon:ble Paine Wingate Esq." Sabin 60017; Evans 27760; DAB 20:387

GLC00421

Slavery and the Constitution

JB00411

Jubilee of the Constitution

JB00367

Abraham Lincoln Interprets the Constitution

excerpts from letters

GLC08880.061

to Henry Channing re: Constitution

GLC07836

Constitution and Laws of "Lyceum"

Constitution and by-laws for the formation of a society to be called Lyceum. Purpose of the group is improvement in "... Declamation, Composition, Oration, Colloqy and Debate..." Contains thirteen articles and eight by-laws. Manuscript is faded and...

GLC03523.10.241

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

The Constitution and the Laws

features soldier with flag and sword

GLC08413.43

Constitution of the State of New-York

GLC03991

Constitution and Constitutional Convention archive [decimalized]

This collection of Pierce Butler's papers from the Constitutional Convention of 1787 provides unique views of the various conflicts that permeated the Constitutional Convention, while bringing to life the process of creating the United States...

GLC00819

Constitution and Laws of Cherokee Nation

Constitution of reunited tribes.

GLC07382

[Constitution of the Society of Cincinnati]

Knox's copy of the Constitution of the Society of the Cincinnati. Knox has docketed on the first page saying "Cincinnati Constitution of &c." This document consists of the minutes of the 10 May 1783 meeting regarding proposals to establish the...

GLC02437.02122

The Jubilee of the Constitution, a discourse...

A speech "...delivered at the New York Historical Society... on the 50th Anniversary of the Inauguration of George Washington." Printed by Samuel Colman. 8vo. One of the Adams' most important speeches. The recipient's name has been clipped-off...

GLC04046

New York State’s Constitution, Time for a change?

One report entitled, "New York State’s Constitution, Time for a change?" printed by Women's City Club of New York, dated 1957. Item raises the question if a convention should take place to revise the New York State Constitution and amend the New York...

GLC09640.330

[Paper on the United States Constitution]

Knox's views on government and how the Articles of Confederation are not effective. Pages 5-8 constitute a redraft of pages 1-4. Sewn binding.

GLC02437.03650

U.S. Frigate Constitution... capturing... Frigate Guerriere

Hand colored engraving

GLC03284

Amend the Constitution of the United States

[Title continued] memorial of citizens of North Carolina, upon the subject of amending the Constitution of the United States.Twenty seven petitioners request: "In case that any State in the Union, either by the Legislature thereof, or by a convention...

GLC00267.020

The Jubilee of the Constitution a Discourse.

JB00318

to William Irvine re: opposition to Constitution

Stewart writes to Irvine, a Penna. delegate to the Continental Congress: "It is expected by the Anti-Federal Party that very extensive Petitions will be laid before them against the new Constitution. I however think they have abated much in their...

GLC04844

Action Between the Constitution and the Guerriere

One engraving entitled "Action Between the Constitution and the Guerriere" circa 1861-1877. Depicts the naval battle of August 19,1812 between the USS Constitution and the HMS Guerriere. The Constitution destroys the Guerriere's mast and sails...

GLC08878.0038