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No. | Author | Recipient | Title | Date | Context |
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1251 | Childs, Francis | New York Ratifying Convention. First Speech of June 23 … | 1788-06-23 | The honorable Mr. Hamilton . It is not my design, Mr. Chairman, to extend this debate by any new... | |
1252 | Hamilton, Alexander | New York Ratifying Convention. First Speech of June 23 … | 1788-06-23 | It is true the great object of the Smaller States was an equal Suffrage in Senate—but some of... | |
1253 | Hamilton, Alexander | New York Ratifying Convention. Second Speech of June … | 1788-06-23 | Mr. Hamilton . I recollect well the alteration which the gentleman alludes to; but, it by no... | |
1254 | Hamilton, Alexander | New York Ratifying Convention. Notes on Debates, [24 … | 1788-06-24 | Lansing … mode of appointment duration in office means of controul— Chancellor— Senators equally... | |
1255 | Childs, Francis | New York Ratifying Convention. Remarks (Francis … | 1788-06-24 | Honorable Mr. Hamilton . I am persuaded, Mr. Chairman, that I in my turn, shall be indulged, in... | |
1256 | Hamilton, Alexander | New York Ratifying Convention. Remarks (John McKesson’s … | 1788-06-24 | We all Aim at the best Govt. We should mix the Happy Ingredients, and not go into Extremes or we... | |
1257 | Smith, Melancton | New York Ratifying Convention. Remarks (Melancton … | 1788-06-24 | The mind at ye Revolution run into extremes—the extreme was, we consulted nothing but to tie the... | |
1258 | Hamilton, Alexander | Madison, James | From Alexander Hamilton to James Madison, [25 June … | 1788-06-25 | I am very sorry to find by your letter of the 13th that your prospects are so critical. Our... |
1259 | Hamilton, Alexander | New York Ratifying Convention. First Speech of June 25 … | 1788-06-25 | The Hon. Mr. Hamilton . Mr. Chairman, in debates of this kind it is extremely easy, on either... | |
1260 | Hamilton, Alexander | New York Ratifying Convention. First Speech of June 25 … | 1788-06-25 | The Principles laid down on both Sides may be true to a certain Extent— Each appears plausible... | |
1261 | Hamilton, Alexander | New York Ratifying Convention. Second Speech of June … | 1788-06-25 | Mr. Hamilton—The Genl. Intent of the Clause is Suppose what is expressed in the Resolution... | |
1262 | Hamilton, Alexander | Madison, James | To James Madison from Alexander Hamilton, 25 June 1788 | 1788-06-25 | I am very sorry to find by your letter of the 13th that your prospects are so critical. Our... |
1263 | Hamilton, Alexander | New York Ratifying Convention. Remarks, [26 June 1788] | 1788-06-26 | Mr Hamilton—This matter was fully debated in the Convention and left ⟨–⟩. It will not be... | |
1264 | Hamilton, Alexander | Madison, James | From Alexander Hamilton to James Madison, [27 June … | 1788-06-27 | A day or two ago General Schuyler at my request sent forward to you an express with an account of... |
1265 | Hamilton, Alexander | New York Ratifying Convention. Notes on Debates, [27 … | 1788-06-27 | Mel Smith Powers ought to be precisely defined— Peculiarly so in a government of the particular... | |
1266 | Hamilton, Alexander | New York Ratifying Convention. Remarks (Francis … | 1788-06-27 | The hon. Mr. Hamilton . This is one of those subjects, Mr. Chairman, on which objections very... | |
1267 | Hamilton, Alexander | New York Ratifying Convention. Remarks (John McKesson’s … | 1788-06-27 | It is more natural to the Mind of man to examine the Powers by which money is to be taken from... | |
1268 | Smith, Melancton | New York Ratifying Convention. Remarks (Melancton … | 1788-06-27 | It is natural to suspect such a power—of money—more than necessity of govt. Men predjudiced. Have... | |
1269 | Hamilton, Alexander | Madison, James | To James Madison from Alexander Hamilton, 27 June 1788 | 1788-06-27 | A day or two ago General Schuyler at my request sent forward to you an express with an account of... |
1270 | Hamilton, Alexander | New York Ratifying Convention. First Speech of June 28 … | 1788-06-28 | The hon. Mr. Hamilton . Mr. Chairman, in the course of these debates, it has been suggested, that... | |
1271 | Hamilton, Alexander | New York Ratifying Convention. First Speech of June 28 … | 1788-06-28 | Mr. Hamilton—Requests several Resolutions & reports from the Journal of the Senate be read— 7... | |
1272 | Hamilton, Alexander | New York Ratifying Convention. Second Speech of June … | 1788-06-28 | Mr. Hamilton . We shall make the same reservation. By the indisputable construction of these... | |
1273 | Hamilton, Alexander | New York Ratifying Convention. Third Speech of June 28 … | 1788-06-28 | Mr. Hamilton . The honorable gentleman from Ulster has given a turn to the introduction of those... | |
1274 | Hamilton, Alexander | New York Ratifying Convention. Third Speech of June 28 … | 1788-06-28 | These Resolutions were introduced to shew that it was the settled opinion of the Legislature as... | |
1275 | Hamilton, Alexander | New York Ratifying Convention. Third Speech of June 28 … | 1788-06-28 | The Gent. of Ulster seems to suspect ⟨ags.⟩ were intrd. to shew inconsisty. The papers read, to... | |
1276 | Hamilton, Alexander | New York Ratifying Convention. Fourth Speech of June 28 … | 1788-06-28 | A letter of the 1st inst. says, “That on Saturday the 28th ult. the Convention were still... | |
1277 | Hamilton, Alexander | New York Ratifying Convention. Fourth Speech of June 28 … | 1788-06-28 | Mr. Hamilton—There would be a rivalship of Power—That the danger was that the State Govts. would... | |
1278 | Hamilton, Alexander | New York Ratifying Convention. Remarks (Newspaper … | 1788-06-30 | On Monday Mr. Yates was again called upon by Mr. Lansing for his evidence; to which Mr. Hamilton... | |
1279 | Hamilton, Alexander | New York Ratifying Convention. Remarks (John McKesson’s … | 1788-06-30 | Mr. Lansing stated the differences between him & Mr. Hamilton on Saturday— Mr. Hamilton stated... | |
1280 | Hamilton, Alexander | Madison, James | From Alexander Hamilton to James Madison, [2 July 1788] | 1788-07-02 | Your letter of the 20th. came to hand two days since. I regret that your prospects were not yet... |
1281 | Hamilton, Alexander | New York Ratifying Convention. First Speech of July 2 … | 1788-07-02 | Loans in Time of Peace peculiar to our Govt. because made thro Necessity— The Inconvenience of... | |
1282 | Smith, Melancton | New York Ratifying Convention. First Speech of July 2 … | 1788-07-02 | Mr. Hamilton—The Gentn. states, the danger of making Loans in extreme—no Instances to prove. A... | |
1283 | McKesson, John | New York Ratifying Convention. Second Speech of July 2 … | 1788-07-02 | The Gent says if they are disinclined to a War they will clogg it agreed —but his Amendment is to... | |
1284 | Hamilton, Alexander | New York Ratifying Convention. Second Speech of July 2 … | 1788-07-02 | Mr Hamilton sd. If the States are not united, therefore necessary to clog it—concludes the other... | |
1285 | McKesson, John | New York Ratifying Convention. Third Speech of July 2 … | 1788-07-02 | Mr. Hamilton—I add to enforce the Ideas of the member who spoke last The Gent from Dutchess says... | |
1286 | Hamilton, Alexander | New York Ratifying Convention. Third Speech of July 2 … | 1788-07-02 | Power of Restraint dangerous—we may have a War of defence—therefore dangerous. The reasoning... | |
1287 | Hamilton, Alexander | Madison, James | To James Madison from Alexander Hamilton, [ca. 2 July] … | 1788-07-02 | Your letter of the 20h. came to hand two days since. I regret that your prospects were not yet... |
1288 | Hamilton, Alexander | New York Ratifying Convention. First Speech of July 3 … | 1788-07-03 | I suppose It intends that a Vessel bound from one State to another— If she puts into any port in... | |
1289 | Hamilton, Alexander | New York Ratifying Convention. Second Speech of July 3 … | 1788-07-03 | Mr. Hamilton—The word Impair an english word and means to weaken or Injure . This gives no Light,... | |
1290 | Hamilton, Alexander | Madison, James | From Alexander Hamilton to James Madison, [8 July 1788] | 1788-07-08 | I felicitate you sincerely on the event in Virginia; but my satisfaction will be allayed, if I... |
1291 | Hamilton, Alexander | Madison, James | To James Madison from Alexander Hamilton, 8 July 1788 | 1788-07-08 | I felicitate you sincerely on the event in Virginia; but my satisfaction will be allayed, if I... |
1292 | Hamilton, Alexander | New York Ratifying Convention. Resolution by John Jay … | 1788-07-11 | Resolved, as the opinion of the Committee that the Constitution under consideration ought to be... | |
1293 | Hamilton, Alexander | New York Ratifying Convention. Notes for Speech of July … | 1788-07-12 | A. I. A republic a word used in various senses. Has been applied to aristocracies and monarchies.... | |
1294 | Hamilton, Alexander | New York Ratifying Convention. Remarks (Newspaper … | 1788-07-12 | On Saturday morning, Mr. Jay opened the business by representing the unfairness of the... | |
1295 | Hamilton, Alexander | New York Ratifying Convention. Remarks (John McKesson’s … | 1788-07-12 | I rise with Reluctance It has been industriously circulated that I am a Man of such Talents as to... | |
1296 | Hamilton, Alexander | New York Ratifying Convention. Remarks (Melancton … | 1788-07-12 | Mr. Hamilton—Rises with reluctance. 1. because he wishes to conciliate. 2. That he is plausiable—... | |
1297 | Hamilton, Alexander | New York Ratifying Convention. Remarks (Gilbert … | 1788-07-14 | Ham[ilton] wishes the questin may not be put as it will now be a decision of the comparitive view... | |
1298 | Hamilton, Alexander | New York Ratifying Convention. Remarks (Melancton … | 1788-07-14 | Mr. Hamilton. 1st. our powers—agreed yt. the Constitution, was advisory—suppose the... | |
1299 | Hamilton, Alexander | New York Ratifying Convention. First Speech of July 15 … | 1788-07-15 | Ham[ilton]—They were ready to go as far as they thought safe, in recommendatory & explanatory... | |
1300 | Hamilton, Alexander | New York Ratifying Convention. Amendments to the … | 1788-07-15 | Amendments to the Constitution to be recommended I That there shall be one representative for... |