American Essentials

Amendments. This is the Constitution as originally written. Some changes have occurred over the past two centuries.

Relations Concerning the States. This is the Constitution as originally written. Some changes have occurred over the past two centuries.

The Judiciary. This is the Constitution as originally written. Some changes have occurred over the past two centuries.

The Executive. This is the Constitution as originally written. Some changes have occurred over the past two centuries.

Purpose of Constitution and the Legislature. This is the Constitution as originally written. Some changes have occurred over the past two centuries.

July 4, 1776

The Same Subject Continued:

The Insufficiency of the Present Confederation to Preserve the Union

From the New York Packet. Tuesday, December 4, 1787.

HAMILTON

The Insufficiency of the Present Confederation to Preserve the Union

For the Independent Journal.

HAMILTON

Objections to the Proposed Constitution From Extent of Territory Answered

From the New York Packet. Friday, November 30, 1787.

MADISON

Advantage of the Union in Respect to Economy in Government

For the Independent Journal.

HAMILTON

To the People of the State of New York: