1Conjectures about the New Constitution, [17–30 September 1787] (Hamilton Papers)
The new constitution has in favour of its success these circumstances—a very great weight of...
217th. (Adams Papers)
Three of us in the office were employ’d the whole day, in taking copies of the writs which are to...
3Constitutional Convention. Remarks on Signing the Constitution, [17 September 1787] (Hamilton Papers)
Mr. Hamilton expressed his anxiety that every member should sign. A few characters of...
4Draft of a Constitution, [17 September 1787] (Hamilton Papers)
§ 6 A senator when impeached shall continue to exercise his office until conviction The People...
5Constitution of the United States, 17 September 1787 (Hamilton Papers)
Philadelphia, September 17, 1787. Not only was Hamilton one of the signers of this document but...
6[Diary entry: 17 September 1787] (Washington Papers)
Monday 17th. Met in Convention when the Constitution received the Unanimous assent of 11 States...
7[Diary entry: 17 September 1787] (Washington Papers)
Monday 17th. Met in Convention & Signed the proceedings—all except Govr. Randolph, Colo. Mason &...
8To George Washington from William Jackson, 17 September 1787 (Washington Papers)
Major Jackson presents his most respectful compliments to General Washington—He begs leave to...
9To George Washington from Robert Edge Pine, 17 September 1787 (Washington Papers)
This Work was Executed, by Order of his late Royal Highness William Duke of Cumberland and a few...
10From George Washington to the President of Congress, 17 September 1787 (Washington Papers)
We have now the Honor to submit to the Consideration of the United States in Congress assembled...
11From George Washington to William Washington, 17 September 1787 (Washington Papers)
The Coachmaker who have furnished me with the enclosed Card have done work for me and having...
12To James Madison from Thomas Jefferson, 17 September 1787 (Madison Papers)
My last to you were of Aug. 2. & 15. Since that I have sent to Havre to be forwarded to you by...
13From Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Barclay, 17 September 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
I have duly received your favor of July 30. covering Mr. Huntington’s papers on the subject of...
14To Thomas Jefferson from Burrill Carnes, 17 September 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
Tours, 17 Sep. 1787 . Has communicated the information in TJ’s letter of 9 Sep. only to those...
15To Thomas Jefferson from Stephen Cathalan, Jr., 17 September 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
The Estate of the Purchases of Tobacco is ready. I had it in my hands this morning for a moment,...
16From Thomas Jefferson to Alexander Donald, 17 September 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
I had the honor of writing to you on the 28th. of July, when appearan[ces] rather threatened a...
17From Thomas Jefferson to Nicholas Lewis, 17 September 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
I wrote you last on the 29th. of July. It appeared probable at that time that the affairs of...
18From Thomas Jefferson to James Madison, 17 September 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
My last to you were of Aug. 2. and 15. Since that I have sent to Havre to be forwarded to you by...
19To Thomas Jefferson from John Trumbull, 17 September 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
Several days ago I had the pleasure to receive your favor of the 30th. Augt. by which I suppose...