Manuscripts
James Madison, New York, letter to Archibald Stuart :
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- Description
- Madison discusses the new constitution and its issues, the "scheme of amendments," and the difficulties of the process. He outlines some differences between the states and debates within individual states in the ratification process, including Massachusetts and Virginia. Letter also mentions events in Europe and possible war between Great Britain and France, as well as the lack of contributions to the Treasury.
- Production date
- 1787 December 14.
- Call number
- mssHM 20705
- Provenance
- Purchased from William K. Bixby, 1918.
- Restrictions
- Open for use by qualified researchers and by appointment. Please contact Reader Services at the Huntington Library for more information.
