For the Independent Journal December 1, 1787 To the People of the State of New York. IN THE course of the preceding papers, I have endeavored, my fellow citizens, to place before you, in a clear and convincing light, the importance of Union to your political safety and happiness. I have unfolded to you a…
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Federalist No 14, Objections to the Proposed Constitution From Extent of Territory Answered
From the New York Packet. Friday, November 30, 1787. To the People of the State of New York: WE HAVE seen the necessity of the Union, as our bulwark against foreign danger, as the conservator of peace among ourselves, as the guardian of our commerce and other common interests, as the only substitute for those…
Federalist No 13, Advantage of the Union in Respect to Economy in Government
For the Independent Journal. Wednesday, November 28, 1787 To the People of the State of New York: As CONNECTED with the subject of revenue, we may with propriety consider that of economy. The money saved from one object may be usefully applied to another, and there will be so much the less to be drawn…
Federalist No 12, The Utility of the Union In Respect to Revenue
From the New York Packet Tuesday, November 27, 1787 To the People of the State of New York: THE effects of Union upon the commercial prosperity of the States have been sufficiently delineated. Its tendency to promote the interests of revenue will be the subject of our present inquiry. The prosperity of commerce is now…
Federalist No 11, The Utility of the Union in Respect to Commercial Relations and a Navy
For the Independent Journal Saturday, November 24, 1787 To the People of the State of New York: THE importance of the Union, in a commercial light, is one of those points about which there is least room to entertain a difference of opinion, and which has, in fact, commanded the most general assent of men…