11New York Ratifying Convention. Fifth Speech of July 19, [19 July 1788] (Hamilton Papers)
Ham[ilton]—an explanatory clause ought to explain, not to affix a new Idea— the dividing the...
12New York Ratifying Convention. Sixth Speech of July 19, [19 July 1788] (Hamilton Papers)
Ham[ilton]—combats the propriety of the word “ expresly ” congress one to regulate trade—now they...
13New York Ratifying Convention. Seventh Speech of July 19, [19 July 1788] (Hamilton Papers)
Ham[ilton]—would not object to the Idea—recommends this amend[men]t— Gilbert Livingston MS Notes,...
14New York Ratifying Convention. Eighth Speech of July 19, [19 July 1788] (Hamilton Papers)
Ham[ilton]—this [amendment] cannot be by way of explanation—but may be by recommendation. Gilbert...
15New York Ratifying Convention. Ninth Speech of July 19, [19 July 1788] (Hamilton Papers)
Ham[ilton]—this not an explanitory amend[men]t— may be recommendatory—which he would wish—in...
16New York Ratifying Convention. First Speech of July 22, [22 July 1788] (Hamilton Papers)
Hamilton objects because there is no security in it—the people are excluded from chusing perhaps...
17New York Ratifying Convention. Second Speech of July 22, [22 July 1788] (Hamilton Papers)
Ham[ilton]—among other reasons ag[ains]t it— mentions the probability of having the appointments...
18New York Ratifying Convention. First Motion of July 22, [22 July 1788] (Hamilton Papers)
That the last mentioned Amendment having been read Mr. Hamilton moved that the same should be...
19New York Ratifying Convention. Third Speech of July 22, [22 July 1788] (Hamilton Papers)
Ham[ilton]—improper in a war, or in the case of a war to publish a state of accounts to all the...
20New York Ratifying Convention. Fourth Speech of July 22, [22 July 1788] (Hamilton Papers)
Ham[ilton]—this will increase appeals—but does not much oppose—[Samuel] Jones—this will seldom...
21New York Ratifying Convention. Fifth Speech of July 22, [22 July 1788] (Hamilton Papers)
Ham[ilton]—objects— because the Court ap[pointed] by Legislature Chan[cellor Robert R....
22New York Ratifying Convention. Sixth Speech of July 22, [22 July 1788] (Hamilton Papers)
Ham[ilton]—wishes to know what objectn gent. have to Congss. arranging the militia. Gilbert...
23New York Ratifying Convention. Second Motion of July 22, [22 July 1788] (Hamilton Papers)
Ham[ilton]—moves an amend[men]t that a court of trial of impeachments be constituted,...
24New York Ratifying Convention. Remarks, [23 July 1788] (Hamilton Papers)
Ham[ilton]—thinks we ought to proceed on the report—& if any gent[leman] wishes to introduce an...
25New York Ratifying Convention. First Speech of July 24, [24 July 1788] (Hamilton Papers)
Ham[ilton]—Was in hopes this Morning of Unanimity when this Motion was first mentioned. Thot more...
26New York Ratifying Convention. Second Speech of July 24, [24 July 1788] (Hamilton Papers)
[Matthew] Adgate—This business has been effected by degrees. This has heretofore been conceived...