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... CONVENTION AT PHILADELPHIA May - September 1787 ( a ) The Randolph , or Virginia Resolutions . 29 May ( Madison's notes ) 1 Mr. RANDOLPH then opened the main business . He ex- pressed his regret , that it should fall to him , rather ...
... CONVENTION AT PHILADELPHIA May - September 1787 ( a ) The Randolph , or Virginia Resolutions . 29 May ( Madison's notes ) 1 Mr. RANDOLPH then opened the main business . He ex- pressed his regret , that it should fall to him , rather ...
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... Convention to have a faithful historical detail of the facts that preceded the session of the Federal Convention , and the reasons that actuated its members in proposing an entire alteration of government , and to demonstrate the ...
... Convention to have a faithful historical detail of the facts that preceded the session of the Federal Convention , and the reasons that actuated its members in proposing an entire alteration of government , and to demonstrate the ...
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... Convention do agree with the Com- mittee's proposed resolution that the said Constitution be ratified ' . This passed in the affirmative , ayes 89 , noes 79. ] 27 June [ The following ... Convention and VIRGINIA CONVENTION DEBATES 361.
... Convention do agree with the Com- mittee's proposed resolution that the said Constitution be ratified ' . This passed in the affirmative , ayes 89 , noes 79. ] 27 June [ The following ... Convention and VIRGINIA CONVENTION DEBATES 361.
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INTRODUCTION | xi |
The Western Problem 176388 | xix |
The Crisis 17726 | xxxiii |
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