Extract from Jonathan Elliot’s Debates, 16 July 1788
Extract from Jonathan Elliot’s Debates
Poughkeepsie, Wednesday, 16 July 1788
[JJ joined the debate in support of John Sloss Hobart’s motion for adjournment, urging the delegates to return home and consult their constituents about the changed situation. The motion to adjourn is defeated.]
The hon. Judge Hobart brought forward a motion for adjournment. On this motion large debates took place, in which Mr. Hobart, Mr. Duane, Mr. Lansing, Jr. Jay, the Chancellor, Mr. Hamilton, and Mr. Bay, were engaged.
The motion was rejected.
PtD,
, 2: 411.