The debates in the several state conventions on the adoption of the federal constitution, as recommended by the General Convention at Philadelphia in 1787. Together with the minutes of the federal convention, Luther Martin's letter, Yates's minutes, congressional opinions, Virginia and Kentucky resolutions of '98-'99, and other illustrations of the Constitution
Print Book, English, 1836-1845
Vols. 1-4, second edition with considerable additions. Collected and revised from contemporary publications by Jonathan Elliot. Published under the sanction of Congress View all formats and editions
Lippincott, Philadelphia, 1836-1845
5 volumes in 2. 24 cm
1249487194
Vol. 5 has title: Debates on the adoption of the federal Constitution in the convention held at Philadelphia, 1787; with a diary of the debates of the Congress of the Confederation: as reported by James Madison. Rev. & newly arranged by Jonathan Elliot. Supplementary to Elliot's Debates. 1845