Topics: Making of the Constitution
George Washington to John Hancock (Circular), 11 June 1783
In honor of Constitution Day, we’re featuring this letter, which discusses Washington’s vision for the young United States. It is part of a special series, “George Washington and the Making of the Constitution,” so check out the related documents below!
George Washington to Henry Lee, 22 Sept. 1788
This letter is part of a series; more information can be found on the “George Washington and the Making of the Constitution” page. Please also see related documents below. Original manuscript images of Washington’s letter to Lee at the Library of Congress: Page 1 | Page 2 | Page 3 […]
Draft of the Federal Constitution, Report of Committee of Detail
On 23 July the Convention voted that “the proceedings of the Convention for the establishing of a Natl. Govt. (except the part relating to the Executive), be referred to a Committee to prepare & report a Constitution conformable thereto” (Madison’s Notes in Farrand, Records of the Federal Convention, 2:95). Not […]
George Washington to Annis Boudinot Stockton, 31 Aug. 1788
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George Washington to Thomas Jefferson, 31 Aug. 1788
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George Washington to Edmund Newenham, 29 Aug. 1788
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George Washington to Benjamin Lincoln, 28 Aug. 1788
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George Washington to James McHenry, 31 July 1788
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George Washington to Benjamin Lincoln, 29 June 1788
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George Washington to Lafayette, 18 June 1788
This letter is part of a series; more information can be found on the “George Washington and the Making of the Constitution” page. Please also see related documents below. Original manuscript images of Washington’s letter to Lafayette at the Library of Congress: Page 1 | Page 2 | Page 3 | […]