Book detail: 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 Journal 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 is presented as a focused source page for quotations connected with this book, collection, transcript, or source record.
The volume offers a comprehensive collection of the debates and proceedings that took place in the various state conventions following the Philadelphia Convention of 1787. It includes the official Journal of the Federal Convention, a letter from Luther Martin, minutes from Yates, and the Congressional opinions on the Constitution. Additionally, it features the Virginia and Kentucky resolutions of 1798-1799, which were significant in the early discussions about the interpretation and application of the Constitution. The book serves as a historical document illustrating the process of adopting the Constitution and the early debates surrounding its implementation.
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