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Debates of the Convention of the state of Pennsylvania on the Constitution, proposed for the government of the United States : in two volumes.
Title
Debates of the Convention of the state of Pennsylvania on the Constitution, proposed for the government of the United States : in two volumes.
Creator
Pennsylvania Convention (1787), Lloyd, Thomas 1756-1827
Abstract/Description
Vol. I taken accurately in short-hand by Thomas Lloyd. [Two lines from Pope] Proceedings and debates of the 12th General Assembly of Pennsylvania.The second leaf bears the title: The speeches of Thomas M'Kean & James Wilson, Esquires, in which they have unfolded the principles of free government...Only Volume I was published. Signatures: [A]⁴ B-T⁴ (T4 verso blank). Copyright entered 29 December 1787. "The Constitution proposed for the government of the United States of America."--page [5]-19....
Show moreVol. I taken accurately in short-hand by Thomas Lloyd. [Two lines from Pope] Proceedings and debates of the 12th General Assembly of Pennsylvania.The second leaf bears the title: The speeches of Thomas M'Kean & James Wilson, Esquires, in which they have unfolded the principles of free government...Only Volume I was published. Signatures: [A]⁴ B-T⁴ (T4 verso blank). Copyright entered 29 December 1787. "The Constitution proposed for the government of the United States of America."--page [5]-19. Drop-head title page [21]: Debates of the Convention of Pennsylvania. A variant has pages 21-24 misnumbered 20-23. "Errata."--Page [4], second counting at end.
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PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/fauwsb7f24
Subject Headings
Constitution (United States), Constitutional history -- United States -- Sources -- Early works to 1800, Constitutional law -- United States -- Early works to 1800, Constitutions -- United States -- Early works to 1800, Federal government -- United States -- Early works to 1800, Pennsylvania -- Politics and government -- 1775-1865 -- Early works to 1800, United States -- Constitutional Convention -- (1787) -- Early works to 1800, United States -- Politics and government -- 1783-1789 -- Early works to 1800
Format
E-book
A dissertation in answer to a late lecture on the political state of America : read in New-Haven, January 12th, 1789, during the adjourned sessions of the honorable legislature : to which is added, a short poem spoken at the same time
Title
A dissertation in answer to a late lecture on the political state of America : read in New-Haven, January 12th, 1789, during the adjourned sessions of the honorable legislature : to which is added, a short poem spoken at the same time.
Creator
Hillhouse, William 1757-1833, Thomas and Samuel Green (Firm)
Abstract/Description
by William Hillhouse, Jun. Esq., attorney at law. Signatures: [A]⁴ B-C⁴ (C4 verso blank). FAU Libraries' copy appears to have been trimmed to 20 cm.
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/fauwsb8f5
Subject Headings
Poems -- 1789, United States -- History -- Constitutional period, 1789-1809 -- Sources -- Early works to 1800, United States -- Politics and government -- 1783-1789 -- Early works to 1800
Format
E-book
An address of the Convention of the Representatives of the state of New-York to their constituents.
Title
An address of the Convention of the Representatives of the state of New-York to their constituents.
Creator
New York (State) Convention of the Representatives (1776-1777), Jay, John 1745-1829
Abstract/Description
Sometimes attributed to John Jay. Signed at end: Abraham Ten Broek, president. Fish-Kill, Dec. 23. 1776. Signatures: A-B⁴. FAU Libraries' copy top edge trimmed to 19 cm.; side stiched with brown cord.
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/fauwsb4f18
Subject Headings
Constitutional conventions -- New York (State) -- Early works to 1800, Constitutional history -- New York (State) -- Sources -- Early works to 1800, New York (State) -- Constitution, New York (State) -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Sources -- Early works to 1800, New York (State) -- Politics and government -- 1775-1783 -- Early works to 1800, United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Sources -- Early works to 1800, United States -- Politics and government -- 1775-1783 -- Early works to 1800
Format
E-book
An address to the people of the state of New-York : shewing the necessity of making amendments to the Constitution, proposed for the United States, previous to its adoption. By a plebeian.
Title
An address to the people of the state of New-York : shewing the necessity of making amendments to the Constitution, proposed for the United States, previous to its adoption. By a plebeian.
Creator
Smith, Melancton 1744-1798
Abstract/Description
Attributed to Smith in: Ford, Paul Leicester. Bibliography and reference list of the history and literature relating to the adoption of the Constitution (Brooklyn, 1896). City of publication and printer's name suggested by Evans. The American Antiquarian Society copy is inscribed in the hand of Thomas Wallcut: Bought of Thomas Greenleaf, printer, N. York. Ascribed to the press of Robert Hodge by Ford. Signatures: [A]⁴ B-C⁴ D² (D2 blank). Postscript, page [23]-26, contains remarks on John Jay...
Show moreAttributed to Smith in: Ford, Paul Leicester. Bibliography and reference list of the history and literature relating to the adoption of the Constitution (Brooklyn, 1896). City of publication and printer's name suggested by Evans. The American Antiquarian Society copy is inscribed in the hand of Thomas Wallcut: Bought of Thomas Greenleaf, printer, N. York. Ascribed to the press of Robert Hodge by Ford. Signatures: [A]⁴ B-C⁴ D² (D2 blank). Postscript, page [23]-26, contains remarks on John Jay's "Address to the people of the state of New-York, on the subject of the Constitution."
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PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/fauwsb7f22
Subject Headings
Constitution (United States), Constitutional history -- United States -- Sources -- Early works to 1800, Constitutional law -- United States -- Popular works -- Early works to 1800, Constitutions -- United States -- Early works to 1800, Federal government -- United States -- Early works to 1800, Jay, John -- 1745-1829 -- Address to the people of the state of New York on the subject of the Constitution, New York (State) -- Politics and government -- 1775-1865 -- Early works to 1800, United States -- Constitutional Convention -- (1787) -- Early works to 1800, United States -- Politics and government -- 1783-1789 -- Early works to 1800
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E-book
A sermon preached before the honorable the Council, and the honorable the Senate, and House of representatives, of the state of New-Hampshire, June 3, 1784.
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A sermon preached before the honorable the Council, and the honorable the Senate, and House of representatives, of the state of New-Hampshire, June 3, 1784.
Creator
Macclintock, Samuel 1732-1804, Gerrish, Robert 1754? 1814
Abstract/Description
On occasion of the commencement of the new constitution and form of government. By Samuel McClintock, A.M. Half-title: Mr. McClintock's sermon, delivered June 3, 1784, on the commencement of the new Constitution, &c. Sermon preached before the honorable Council. Signatures: [A]⁴ B-F⁴ (F4 verso blank). Errata statement, page 47. Engraved head- and tail-pieces, initial. FAU Libraries' copy imperfect: half-title page missing; appears to have been trimmed to 21 cm.
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/fauwsb7f15
Subject Headings
Bible -- Jeremiah, XVIII, 7-10 -- Sermons -- Early works to 1800, Constitutional history -- New Hampshire -- Sources -- Early works to 1800, Constitutions -- New Hampshire -- Sermons -- Early works to 1800, Elections -- New Hampshire -- Sermons -- Early works to 1800, New Hampshire -- Constitution (1784) -- Sermons -- Early works to 1800, New Hampshire -- Politics and government -- 1775-1865 -- Early works to 1800, Sermons, American -- 18th century, United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Peace -- Sermons -- Early works to 1800
Format
E-book
The rights of the British colonies asserted and proved
Title
The rights of the British colonies asserted and proved.
Creator
Otis, James 1725-1783
Abstract/Description
by James Otis, Esq ; [Four lines in Latin from Virgil]. "Appendix. The city of Boston, at their annual meetin May, 1764, made choice of Richard Dana, Joseph Green, Nathaniel Bethune, John Ruddock, Esq'rs; and Mr. Samuel Adams, to prepare instructions for their representatives. The following instructions were reported by said committee, and unanimously voted."--Page 66-69. "Substance of a memorial presented the House, in pursuance of the above instructions..."--Page 70-80.
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/fauwsb1f6
Subject Headings
Great Britain -- Colonies -- America -- Administration -- Early works to 1800, Constitutional law -- Great Britain -- Colonies -- Early works to 1800, Great Britain -- Colonies -- America -- Economic conditions -- Early works to 1800, Great Britain -- Colonies -- America -- Finance -- Early works to 1800, United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Causes -- Sources -- Early works to 1800, Representative government and representation -- Early works to 1800, United States -- Politics and government -- To 1775 -- Sermons -- Early works to 1800
Format
E-book
The address of the minority in the Virginia Legislature to the people of that State : containing a vindication of the constitutionality of the Alien and Sedition laws.
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The address of the minority in the Virginia Legislature to the people of that State : containing a vindication of the constitutionality of the Alien and Sedition laws.
Creator
Lee, Henry 1756-1818, Marshall, John 1755-1835
Abstract/Description
No title page. Caption title. Attributed by some authorities to Henry Lee and by others to John Marshall. Cf. E.G. Swem. Bibl. of Virginia (Richmond, 1916-1955), pt. 2, p. 84; A.J. Beveridge. Life of J. Marshall (Boston, 1919), v. 2, p. 402-406. Also published under title: Address of fifty-eight members of the House of Delegates of Virginia to their constituents. Imprint from Evans. Signatures: [A]⁴ B⁴. FAU Libraries' copy appears to have been trimmed to 20 cm; fore edge margins trimmed too...
Show moreNo title page. Caption title. Attributed by some authorities to Henry Lee and by others to John Marshall. Cf. E.G. Swem. Bibl. of Virginia (Richmond, 1916-1955), pt. 2, p. 84; A.J. Beveridge. Life of J. Marshall (Boston, 1919), v. 2, p. 402-406. Also published under title: Address of fifty-eight members of the House of Delegates of Virginia to their constituents. Imprint from Evans. Signatures: [A]⁴ B⁴. FAU Libraries' copy appears to have been trimmed to 20 cm; fore edge margins trimmed too close.
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PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/fauwsb8f16
Subject Headings
Alien and Sedition laws, 1798, Alien and Sedition laws, 1798 -- Early works to 1800, Constitutional law -- United States -- Early works to 1800, Kentucky and Virginia resolutions of 1798, Kentucky and Virginia resolutions of 1798 -- Early works to 1800, Speeches, addresses, etc., American -- 18th century, United States -- History -- Constitutional period, 1789-1809 -- Sources -- Early works to 1800, United States -- Politics and government -- 1797-1801 -- Early works to 1800, Virginia General Assembly House of Delegates
Format
E-book