1Madison at the First Session of the First Federal Congress, 8 April–29 September 1789 [Editorial Note] (Madison Papers)
The United States officially began its existence as a federal republic with the meeting of the...
2Import and Tonnage Duties, [8 April] 1789 (Madison Papers)
Mr. Madison . I take the liberty Mr. Chairman, at this early stage of the business to introduce...

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