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to Joseph Mulligan

Re: New edition of the Federalist, which will be esteemed "as long as our national constitution and the language in which it is written shall endure. I mean not by this however to approve everything in it."
Also to Jacob Gibson

GLC08127

The Pennsylvania herald, and York general advertiser. [Vol. I, no. 26 (July 1, 1789)]

Reports on activities in the House of Representatives, which focus on James Madison's proposed amendments to the Constitution. Also includes dispatches from around the United States and various advertisements.

GLC08842

Civil War Union patriotic covers.

Includes one Stephen Douglas campaign cover. .1=S.A. Douglas Campaign cover; .2=Caricature patriotic (Virginia); .3=Penna. state design Magnus patriotic; .4=Constitution and laws (from 1859).

GLC08416

Resolutions of the legislature of Georgia

[Title continued] in opposition to the principles of certain resolves of the legislature of Massachusetts in relation to an amendment of the constitution on the subject of federal representation. Copy of a resolution by the Georgia Legislature...

GLC00267.006

to James Madison

The letter discusses the Judiciary Bill, balance of powers, how the Court will operate under the Constitution, long discussion of problems of the Courts, impeachment, circuit courts, and Virginia crops.

GLC00099.141.01

[Proclamation announcing North Carolina has a Republican form of government]

Proclamation announcing North Carolina has a Republican form of government, and appointing William W. Holden as provisional governor, who duty it shall be to subscribe rules and regulations for the purpose of altering or amending the U.S...

GLC03827

to Henry Knox

King writes from the Massachusetts convention for ratification of the United States Constitution. Declares, "Our hopes do not diminish, although our confidence is not complete- The opposition are less positive of their strength, & those few among...

GLC02437.03774

to Henry Knox

Carrington, a Continental Congressman from Virginia, reflects on Massachusetts' adoption of the Constitution (in February 1788) and what it will mean for Virginia: "The decision of Massachusetts is perhaps the most important event that ever took...

GLC02437.03821

to E. Malhiot

Signed as President, insisting that Louisiana will not be allowed to have an election until the new state constitution abolishes slavery. Demonstrates the hardening of Lincoln's attitude towards slavery.

GLC01571

[Act of Congress calling for the first census in Rhode Island]

An act declaring that the act calling for the first census was applicable to Rhode Island, which had not yet ratified the Constitution when the first session of Congress began. Rhode Island's ratification occurred on 29 May 1790. Jefferson signed...

GLC06020