Authors: Cato

1787–1789

Cato IV

Source: The New York Journal, January 3, 1788. ​…​I shall begin with observations on the executive branch of this new system; and though it is not the first in order,

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1787–1789

Cato II

Ford, Paul L., ed. “Cato, II.” Essays on the Constitution of the United States Published During Its Discussion by the People 1787-1788. Brooklyn, New York: Historical Printing Club, 1892. https://hdl.handle.net/2027/coo1.ark:/13960/t15m6sr1z. To the CITIZENS of

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1787–1789

Cato VII

To the Citizens of the State of New York, That the senate and president are further improperly connected, will appear, if it is considered, that their dependence on each other

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1787–1789

Cato VI

To the People of the State of New York, The next objection that arises against this proferred constitution is, that the apportionment of representatives and direct taxes are unjust.—The words

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1787–1789

Cato III

TO THE CITIZENS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK: In the close of my last introductory address, I told you that my object in the future would be to take

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