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The Constitution of the United States [Connecticut ratification act printing]

Ratification of the U.S. Constitution, printing the Constitution, with the act of the Connecticut Convention, ratifying it 9 January 1788 at end. Connecticut was the fifth state to ratify the new Constitution. This is presumed to have been printed at...

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Constitution of the United States of America. . .

. . . as proposed by the Convention held at Phildadelphia, September 17, 1787." The book was printed by John H. Oswald.

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State of Massachusetts in Convention [State Constitution]

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United States Constitution. First printing [Dunlap & Claypoole printing]

One printing of the United States Constitution by Dunlap & Claypoole dated September 17, 1787. This printing of the Constitution is inscribed on p.1 to "Doctor John Hampton." With a additional inscription on p.4 reading "John Thos./Daniel." This...

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House resolutions for framing a new state constitution

Resolving that towns have elections and that elect representatives to a convention.

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The Constitution of England... [3rd edition]

Jean-Louis Delolme's treatise The Constitution of England, published in multiple French and English editions, is said by R. R. Palmer to have had greater impact on pre-Revolutionary continental views of British politics, than did the Montesqieu's...

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U.S.S. Constitution as school ship in Newport, RI.

Ink inscription on recto "U.S.S. Constitution." Graphite inscription on verso "**Book" "USS Constitution as School ship Newport, RI." Photographers imprint on verso: "J. A. Williams. Cartes De Visite Gallery, Touro Street, Newport, R.I."

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Battle Between the Constitution and the Guerriere

One engraving entitled "Battle Between the Contitution and the Guerriere" dated 1866. Depicts a close of view of the naval battle of August 19, 1812 between the USS Constitution and the HMS Guerriere. The HMS Guerriere appears defeated, French...

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The Constitution of the United States of America.

Third edition. Published by T. K. & P. G. Collins. Signed by Jefferson Davis on both the first and rear pastedowns. Provides a history of the Constitution, with other documents, state papers and statistics.

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Constitution of the Confederate States of America

First printing, signed by Howell Cobb, President of the Constitutional Congress at end. Parrish & Willingham 8 is a variant with space for signing by Cobb, for private distribution (cf. Parrish 1)

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[Court martial of soldiers from Constitution Island]

Major Gibbs serves as president. Contains the detailed proceedings of the trial of a group of soldiers from Constitution Island who broke into the home and store of David Sands, a Quaker. According to GLC02437.02948, they "abused his Wife, and...

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to James Hillhouse re: amendments to Constitution

Madison writes a detailed critique of amendments proposed by Senator Hillhouse of Connecticut. Hillhouse, a former Federalist, proposed the amendments first in 1808 and published them in 1830. He proposed eliminating the Electoral College and...

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Constitution [printing of first draft] [Committee of Detail]

Report of the Committee of Detail, the first draft of the Constitution, signed by Pierce Butler with his annotations. The leaves are printed recto only. Uncut and unbound, sealed in Plexiglas string mat. "We the People of the States of New-Hampshire...

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Brilliant Naval Victory [engraving of the USS Constitution]

title continues: "With the U. States Frigate Constitution of 44 Guns, Cap'n. Hull, & the English Frigate Guerriere of 38 Guns, Cap'n. L'acres, in which action Cap'n. Hull lost 7 men killed, & 7 wounded, & his B. M.'s ship was sunk; besides her loss...

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Constitution, Treaties and Laws of the Chickasaw

Inscribed to D. Fisher. Written from the Indian Territory of Atoka.

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Constitution and Laws of the Cherokee Nation

From the estate of Frank James. Pasted-in Cherokee alphabet. Published by R. & T.A. Ennis, stationers, printers & book binders. "Published by authority of the General Council." Includes Act of Union between Eastern and Western Cherokee Indians...

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Receipt [not the signer of the Constitution]

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

Printed by Benjamin Edes & Sons.

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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...

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to Benjamin Rush re: politics under the Constitution

Written as a member of Congress.

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An Act relative to a convention ratifying the Constitution

John Carter imprint.

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

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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.

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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...

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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.

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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...

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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:...

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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."

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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...

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

Regarding ratification of new constitution.

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Constitution and Bylaws of Warren Temple of Honor

Undated.

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Constitution and Bylaws of Warren Temple of Honor

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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...

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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."

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

Announcing constitution adopted by a majority of qualified electors.

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