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.
Dear Sir,—My last inclosed the seven first numbers
of the paper of which I gave you some account.
I now add the seven following numbers, which close
the first branch of the subject, the importance of the
Union. The succeeding papers shall be forwarded
from time to time as they come out.
The latest authentic information from Europe,
places the Dutch in a wretched situation. The
patriots will probably depend in the event on external
politics for the degree of Security and power that
may be left them. The Turks & Russians have begun
a war in that quarter. And a general one is not
improbable.
I have heard nothing of consequence lately concerning
the progress of the New Constitution.[32]
The
pennsylvania Convention has probably by this time
come to a decision; but it is not known here.
Not more than two or three States are yet convened.
The prospect of a quorum during the winter
continues precarious.
With every sentiment of respect & attachment, I
remain, Dear Sir Y.r affect.e, humble serv.t
Caleb Wallace, a college-mate of Madison's, afterwards Judge of
the Supreme Court of Kentucky, wrote to him from Fayette County,
November 12, relative to the sentiment in that part of Virginia which
afterwards became Kentucky:
"I have had an opportunity of conversing only with a few intelligent
acquaintances on the merits of the American Constitution recommended
by the late Federal Convention who seem to be well pleased
therewith; and I wish it may be cordially embraced by every member
of the Union."—Mad. MSS.
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