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September 17—Constitution Day—commemorates the final day of the Constitutional Convention in 1787, when the delegates signed the document they had crafted during 88 days of intense discussions, beginning in the…
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FRIDAY Met according to adjournment. Present as yesterday. A Resolve, that the proceeding of the…
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Letter from James M. Varnum, of Rhode Island, to the President of the Convention, enclosing the subjoined Communication, from certain Citizens of Rhode Island, to the Federal Convention
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Letter from Certain Citizens of Rhode Island to the Federal Convention
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Congress OF THE United States begun and held at the City of New York, on…
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The State Soldier Essay III
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Return to Starting Point: New Jersey Plan
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The Ninth Pillar
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President John Sullivan on the Constitution Portsmouth
It is with real pleasure that we can announce the sentiments of his Excellency, President…
Virginia Ratifying Convention
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