1Introductory Note: Constitutional Convention Speech on a Plan of Government, [18 June 1787] (Hamilton Papers)
There are five versions of Hamilton’s speech of June 18 to the Constitutional Convention. In the...
2Alexander Hamilton’s Notes, [18 June 1787] (Hamilton Papers)
Introduction I Importance of the occasion II Solid plan without regard to temporary opinion . III...
3James Madison’s Version, [18 June 1787] (Hamilton Papers)
Mr. Hamilton , had been hitherto silent on the business before the Convention, partly from...
4Robert Yates’s Version, [18 June 1787] (Hamilton Papers)
Mr. Hamilton. To deliver my sentiments on so important a subject, when the first characters in...
5John Lansing’s Version, [18 June 1787] (Hamilton Papers)
Hamilton—The Situation of the State he represents and the Diffidence he has of his own Judgment...
6Rufus King’s Version, [18 June 1787] (Hamilton Papers)
Federal is an association of distinct Govt: into one—these fed. Govt. in some instances legislate...