First Inaugural Address in the City of New York
Fellow-Citizens of the Senate and of the House of Representatives: AMONG the vicissitudes incident to life no…
New states from territories
Mr. Chairman: I hope, sir, as the honorable gentleman on my left set the example of debating the merits,…
At the Virginia Convention debate of the ratification of the Constitution
Mr. HENRY. I have thought, and still think, that a full investigation of the actual situation of America ought…
Speech On Ratification Of Federal Constitution
IVE ME leave to say something of the nature of the government, and to show that it is perfectly…
Shall Liberty or Empire Be Sought?
THIS, sir, is the language of democracy – that a majority of the community have a right to alter…
Final draft of the Constitution
Mr. President I confess that there are several parts of this constitution which I do not at present approve, but…
Constitutional Convention Address on Prayer
Mr. President: The small progress we have made after 4 or five weeks close attendance & continual reasonings with each…
Farewell Address
Friends and Citizens: The period for a new election of a citizen to administer the executive government of the United…
Preventing the revolt
Gentlemen: By an anonymous summons, an attempt has been made to convene you together; how inconsistent with the rules of…
Newburgh Address
Gentlemen: By an anonymous summons, an attempt has been made to convene you together; how inconsistent with the rules…
