2701From James Madison to [Alexander Hamilton?], 25 June 1788 (Madison Papers)
On the final question the Constitution was this day ratified by 89 ays agst. 79 noes. The...
2702From James Madison to Rufus King, 25 June 1788 (Madison Papers)
The final question in our Convention has just been decided in the affirmative by 89 ays 79 noes....
2703From James Madison to George Washington, 25 June 1788 (Madison Papers)
On the question today for previous amendmends, the votes stood 80 ays—88 noes—on the final...
2704To James Madison from Edward Carrington, 25 June 1788 (Madison Papers)
I was honoured with your favor of the 13th. Instant. I hope the Kentucky Members must have seen...
2705To James Madison from Alexander Hamilton, 25 June 1788 (Madison Papers)
I am very sorry to find by your letter of the 13th that your prospects are so critical. Our...
2706To James Madison from Virginia Delegates, 25 June 1788 (Madison Papers)
The Inclosed this moment came to hand —contemplating the critical State of the subject it...
2707To Thomas Jefferson from André Limozin, 25 June 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
Le Havre, 25 June 1788 . Wrote on 22d. Had hoped to enjoy company of Mrs. Montgomery, “but … a...
2708To Thomas Jefferson from John Trumbull, 25 June 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
By the Diligence which leaves this tomorrow morning you will receive from Stockdale a Box with...
2709To Thomas Jefferson from Van Damme, 25 June 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
Je Demande Pardon par Retardement des Expedition des Livres, Jusque Adjourd’ui Acheté de Vostre...
271024th. (Adams Papers)
This day we got so far in order as to make a home of the house. I dined at my uncle Cranch’s. The...
2711New York Ratifying Convention. Notes on Debates, [24 June 1788] (Hamilton Papers)
Lansing … mode of appointment duration in office means of controul— Chancellor— Senators equally...
2712New York Ratifying Convention. Remarks (Francis Childs’s Version), [24 June 1788] (Hamilton Papers)
Honorable Mr. Hamilton . I am persuaded, Mr. Chairman, that I in my turn, shall be indulged, in...
2713New York Ratifying Convention. Remarks (John McKesson’s Version), [24 June 1788] (Hamilton Papers)
We all Aim at the best Govt. We should mix the Happy Ingredients, and not go into Extremes or we...
2714New York Ratifying Convention. Remarks (Melancton Smith’s Version), [24 June 1788] (Hamilton Papers)
The mind at ye Revolution run into extremes—the extreme was, we consulted nothing but to tie the...
2715[Diary entry: 24 June 1788] (Washington Papers)
Tuesday 24th. Thermometer at 67 in the Morning—78 at Noon And 67 at Night. Wind at No. Wt. in the...
2716To George Washington from Ebenezer Hazard, 24 June 1788 (Washington Papers)
By sending the enclosed under Cover to me, our good Friend Dr Gordon has given me another...
2717From James Madison to Ambrose Madison, 24 June 1788 (Madison Papers)
Yesterday carried us through the discussion of the Constitution by paragraphs. Today will...
2718To James Madison from Philip Schuyler, 24 June 1788 (Madison Papers)
This moment an express is arrived from New Hampshire, conveying the happy intelligence contained...
2719Ratification without Conditional Amendments, [24 June] 1788 (Madison Papers)
The Antifederalist strategy of offering a list of amendments which would be sent to a second...
272023d. (Adams Papers)
A second lighter came up this day with things from the ship. We were very busy in unpacking...
2721New York Ratifying Convention. First Speech of June 23 (Francis Childs’s Version), [23 June 1788] (Hamilton Papers)
The honorable Mr. Hamilton . It is not my design, Mr. Chairman, to extend this debate by any new...
2722New York Ratifying Convention. First Speech of June 23 (John McKesson’s Version), [23 June 1788] (Hamilton Papers)
It is true the great object of the Smaller States was an equal Suffrage in Senate—but some of...
2723New York Ratifying Convention. Second Speech of June 23, [23 June 1788] (Hamilton Papers)
Mr. Hamilton . I recollect well the alteration which the gentleman alludes to; but, it by no...
2724[Diary entry: 23 June 1788] (Washington Papers)
Monday 23d. Thermometer at 72 in the Morning—88 at Noon And 78 at Night. Clear forenoon and very...
2725From George Washington to James Madison, 23 June 1788 (Washington Papers)
Since my last, acknowledging the first letter you did me the favor to write to me after your...
2726To George Washington from James Madison, 23 June 1788 (Washington Papers)
We got through the constitution by paragraphs today. Tomorrow some proposition for closing the...
2727From George Washington to David Stuart, 23 June 1788 (Washington Papers)
Upon the receipt of your favor of the 13th instt I caused enquiry to be made into the foundation...
2728To George Washington from David Stuart, 23 June 1788 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from David Stuart, 23 June 1788. On 27 June GW wrote that his “letter of the...
2729Extract from Francis Childs’s Debates, 23 June 1788 (Jay Papers)
[Below is the initial convention speech by John Jay on Art. I, sec. 2, cl. 3, supporting the...
2730Extract from John McKesson’s Notes of Debates, 23 June 1788 (Jay Papers)
M r . Jay— One or two Remarks have not been mentioned— It is agreed that a Strong energetic...