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The writings of James Madison,

comprising his public papers and his private correspondence, including numerous letters and documents now for the first time printed.
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
TO GEORGE WASHINGTON.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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TO GEORGE WASHINGTON.

MAD. MSS.
Dear Sir,

I have at length the pleasure to inclose you the
favorable result of the Convention at Boston. The
amendments are a blemish, but are in the least offensive
form. The minority also is very disagreeably
large, but the temper of it is some atonement. I am
assured by Mr. King that the leaders of it as well as
the members of it in general are in good humor; and
will countenance no irregular opposition there or
elsewhere.[52] The Convention of New Hampshire is
now sitting. There seems to be no question that
the issue there will add a seventh pillar, as the phrase
now is, to the federal Temple.

With the greatest respect & attachment,

I am, Dr. Sir Yrs.
 
[52]

Following is King's letter, dated Boston, Feb. 6, 1788:

"I have the satisfaction to inform you that on the final Question of
assenting to & ratifying the constitution our convention divided, and
187 were in the affirmative & 168 in the negative: the majority although
small is extremely respectable, and the minority are in good
temper; they have the magnanimity to declare that they will devote
their lives & property to support the Government, and I have no
doubt but the ratification will be very cordially and universally approved
through our State—N. Hampshire will undoubtedly decide in
favor of the Constitution—Their convention met to-day. God bless
you."—Mad. MSS.