1From James Madison to Ambrose Madison, 13 June 1787 (Madison Papers)
Your favor of the 28th. of April, the first I have recd. from you, has but just come to hand. It gave me the first information of the indisposition of my Father. I hope he has since fully recovered, and flatter myself the more that this is the case, as you or some one else would not have left me so long unapprized of the Contrary. I was disappointed at the arrival of 8 Hhds only. Tobo. only of...
2Power of Originating Money Bills in the Legislature, [13 June] 1787 (Madison Papers)
Gerry moved to prohibit the Senate from originating money bills. Mr. Madison observed that the Commentators on the Brit: Const: had not yet agreed on the reason of the restriction on the H. of L. in money bills. Certain it was there could be no similar reason in the case before us. The Senate would be the representatives of the people as well as the 1st. branch. If they sd. have any dangerous...
3Method of Choosing the Judiciary, [13 June] 1787 (Madison Papers)
Charles Pinckney and Sherman moved that the judges of the supreme tribunal be appointed by the national legislature. Mr. Madison objected to an appt. by the whole Legislature. Many of them were incompetent Judges of the requisite qualifications. They were too much influenced by their partialities. The canditate [ sic ] who was present, who had displayed a talent for business in the legislative...