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Signature of leading members of Constitutional Convention 1787. Woodcut with a watercolor wash Stock Photo

RMA8FDK4–Signature of leading members of Constitutional Convention 1787. Woodcut with a watercolor wash

The growth of the Constitution in the Federal Convention of 1787, an effort to trace the origin and development of each separate clause from its first suggestion in that body to the form finally approved, containing also a fac-simile of a heretofore unpublished manuscript of the first draft of the instrument made for use in the committee of detail : Meigs, William Montgomery, 1852 Stock Photo

RMW58J1G–The growth of the Constitution in the Federal Convention of 1787, an effort to trace the origin and development of each separate clause from its first suggestion in that body to the form finally approved, containing also a fac-simile of a heretofore unpublished manuscript of the first draft of the instrument made for use in the committee of detail : Meigs, William Montgomery, 1852

Shays' Rebellion. An early 20th century illustration of Daniel Shays' forces fleeing from Federal troops after an attempt to lay siege to the Springfield Arsenal in early 1787 Stock Photo

RM2M5R476–Shays' Rebellion. An early 20th century illustration of Daniel Shays' forces fleeing from Federal troops after an attempt to lay siege to the Springfield Arsenal in early 1787

USA - 1910: An 2 cents carmine postage stamp depicting portrait of George Washington. American military officer, statesman, and Founding Father who served as the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797. Appointed by the Continental Congress as commander of the Continental Army, Washington led the Patriot forces to victory in the American Revolutionary War and served as the president of the Constitutional Convention of 1787, which created the Constitution of the United States and the American federal government. Washington has been called the 'Father of his Country' Stock Photo

RF2KEGF8X–USA - 1910: An 2 cents carmine postage stamp depicting portrait of George Washington. American military officer, statesman, and Founding Father who served as the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797. Appointed by the Continental Congress as commander of the Continental Army, Washington led the Patriot forces to victory in the American Revolutionary War and served as the president of the Constitutional Convention of 1787, which created the Constitution of the United States and the American federal government. Washington has been called the 'Father of his Country'

. English: en:Gouverneur Morris Gouverneur Morris Member of the Federal Convention of 1787. Engraver: J. Rogers.. This file is lacking author information. 251 Gouverneur Morris Stock Photo

RMMX9W14–. English: en:Gouverneur Morris Gouverneur Morris Member of the Federal Convention of 1787. Engraver: J. Rogers.. This file is lacking author information. 251 Gouverneur Morris

The Records of the Federal Convention of 1787, Volume 2, image facing page 128 Stock Photo

RMW37KKC–The Records of the Federal Convention of 1787, Volume 2, image facing page 128

George Washington (February 22, 1732– December 14, 1799) was an American political leader, military general, statesman, and Founding Father who served as the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797. Previously, he led Patriot forces to victory in the nation's War for Independence. He presided at the Constitutional Convention of 1787 which established the U.S. Constitution and a federal government. Washington has been called the 'Father of His Country' for his manifold leadership in the formative days of the new nation. Stock Photo

RF2AE10GM–George Washington (February 22, 1732– December 14, 1799) was an American political leader, military general, statesman, and Founding Father who served as the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797. Previously, he led Patriot forces to victory in the nation's War for Independence. He presided at the Constitutional Convention of 1787 which established the U.S. Constitution and a federal government. Washington has been called the 'Father of His Country' for his manifold leadership in the formative days of the new nation.

The signing of the U.S. Constitution at the Independence Hall in Philadelphia on September 17, 1787 Stock Photo

RF2K6A7FE–The signing of the U.S. Constitution at the Independence Hall in Philadelphia on September 17, 1787

Guillaume-Henri Dufour, 1787-1875, a Swiss army officer, bridge engineer and topographer, Stock Photo

RMF6WGTY–Guillaume-Henri Dufour, 1787-1875, a Swiss army officer, bridge engineer and topographer,

Vintage portrait print of American statesman and judge Oliver Ellsworth (1745 - 1807) - the third US Chief Justice (1796 - 1800). Stock Photo

RMCFNKKX–Vintage portrait print of American statesman and judge Oliver Ellsworth (1745 - 1807) - the third US Chief Justice (1796 - 1800).

A history of the United States for schools . iate means of raising a revenue, and itbecame quite clear that something must be done withoutdelay. The famous Federal Convention met at Philadelphiain May, 1787, and remained in session four months, withWashington presiding. Its work was the framing ofthe government under which we are now living, and inwhich the evils of the old confederation have The Fed-been avoided. The trouble had all the while ventionatbeen how to get the whole American people ^,^.^^^! ° r r phia, May- represented in some body that could thus right- Sept., 17S7.fully tax the w Stock Photo

RM2AWDKYH–A history of the United States for schools . iate means of raising a revenue, and itbecame quite clear that something must be done withoutdelay. The famous Federal Convention met at Philadelphiain May, 1787, and remained in session four months, withWashington presiding. Its work was the framing ofthe government under which we are now living, and inwhich the evils of the old confederation have The Fed-been avoided. The trouble had all the while ventionatbeen how to get the whole American people ^,^.^^^! ° r r phia, May- represented in some body that could thus right- Sept., 17S7.fully tax the w

Ship of state parade on Wall Street honoring Alexander Hamilton and the new United States Constitution 1787. Hand-colored woodcut Stock Photo

RMA8FDJ5–Ship of state parade on Wall Street honoring Alexander Hamilton and the new United States Constitution 1787. Hand-colored woodcut

USA - 1911: An 4 cents brown postage stamp depicting portrait of George Washington. American military officer, statesman, and Founding Father who served as the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797. Appointed by the Continental Congress as commander of the Continental Army, Washington led the Patriot forces to victory in the American Revolutionary War and served as the president of the Constitutional Convention of 1787, which created the Constitution of the United States and the American federal government. Washington has been called the 'Father of his Country' Stock Photo

RF2KEGFBN–USA - 1911: An 4 cents brown postage stamp depicting portrait of George Washington. American military officer, statesman, and Founding Father who served as the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797. Appointed by the Continental Congress as commander of the Continental Army, Washington led the Patriot forces to victory in the American Revolutionary War and served as the president of the Constitutional Convention of 1787, which created the Constitution of the United States and the American federal government. Washington has been called the 'Father of his Country'

RMMWCEN6–. English: en:Gouverneur Morris Gouverneur Morris Member of the Federal Convention of 1787. Engraver: J. Rogers.. This file is lacking author information. 250 Gouverneur Morris

RF2AE10K1–George Washington (February 22, 1732– December 14, 1799) was an American political leader, military general, statesman, and Founding Father who served as the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797. Previously, he led Patriot forces to victory in the nation's War for Independence. He presided at the Constitutional Convention of 1787 which established the U.S. Constitution and a federal government. Washington has been called the 'Father of His Country' for his manifold leadership in the formative days of the new nation.

RMCFNB8Y–Vintage portrait print of American statesman and judge Oliver Ellsworth (1745 - 1807) - the third US Chief Justice (1796 - 1800).

The making of the American nation; a history for elementary schools . y Great Britain afterthe close of the French and Indian War as Crown lands, 1 The establishment of the new government was an act of revolution for thereason that provision was made that it should go into effect without the ap-proval of two states. The convention of 1787 had no authority to provide themeans of setting aside the Articles of Confederation except by the unanimous con-sent of the states in the confederation. TUE FORMATION OF A FEDERAL GOVERNMENT 187 exclusively for the Indians, and the American colonists wereforb Stock Photo

RM2AN4PBN–The making of the American nation; a history for elementary schools . y Great Britain afterthe close of the French and Indian War as Crown lands, 1 The establishment of the new government was an act of revolution for thereason that provision was made that it should go into effect without the ap-proval of two states. The convention of 1787 had no authority to provide themeans of setting aside the Articles of Confederation except by the unanimous con-sent of the states in the confederation. TUE FORMATION OF A FEDERAL GOVERNMENT 187 exclusively for the Indians, and the American colonists wereforb

Ben Franklin Alexander Hamilton and others discuss the framing of the new United States Constitution in Philadelphia 1787. Hand-colored woodcut Stock Photo

RMA8FDJ0–Ben Franklin Alexander Hamilton and others discuss the framing of the new United States Constitution in Philadelphia 1787. Hand-colored woodcut

USA - 1911: An 3 cents deep violet postage stamp depicting portrait of George Washington. American military officer, statesman, and Founding Father who served as the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797. Appointed by the Continental Congress as commander of the Continental Army, Washington led the Patriot forces to victory in the American Revolutionary War and served as the president of the Constitutional Convention of 1787, which created the Constitution of the United States and the American federal government. Washington has been called the 'Father of his Country' Stock Photo

RF2KEGFA1–USA - 1911: An 3 cents deep violet postage stamp depicting portrait of George Washington. American military officer, statesman, and Founding Father who served as the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797. Appointed by the Continental Congress as commander of the Continental Army, Washington led the Patriot forces to victory in the American Revolutionary War and served as the president of the Constitutional Convention of 1787, which created the Constitution of the United States and the American federal government. Washington has been called the 'Father of his Country'

RMMYG1EM–. English: en:Gouverneur Morris Gouverneur Morris Member of the Federal Convention of 1787. Engraver: J. Rogers.. This file is lacking author information. 217 Gouverneur Morris

RF2AE111C–George Washington (February 22, 1732– December 14, 1799) was an American political leader, military general, statesman, and Founding Father who served as the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797. Previously, he led Patriot forces to victory in the nation's War for Independence. He presided at the Constitutional Convention of 1787 which established the U.S. Constitution and a federal government. Washington has been called the 'Father of His Country' for his manifold leadership in the formative days of the new nation.

RMCFPB6R–Vintage portrait print of American statesman and judge Oliver Ellsworth (1745 - 1807) - the third US Chief Justice (1796 - 1800).

Makers of the world's history and their grand achievements . INAUGURATION OF WASHINGTON AS FIRST IRFSIDENT. • 317 318 GKORCl. WASHINGTON. niissiou into the hauds of Congress, and retired to his home, at MountVernon. It was found that the articles of confederation were inadequate to. WASHINGTONS HOME AT MOUNT VF.RNON, VIRGINIA. the necessities of the republic, and after much discussion a new constitu-tion was framed by a federal convention at Philadelphia, in 1787, andwas adopted by the States. It went into operation on the 4rh of March,T789. The city of New York was designated as the seat of g Stock Photo

RM2AKMEAR–Makers of the world's history and their grand achievements . INAUGURATION OF WASHINGTON AS FIRST IRFSIDENT. • 317 318 GKORCl. WASHINGTON. niissiou into the hauds of Congress, and retired to his home, at MountVernon. It was found that the articles of confederation were inadequate to. WASHINGTONS HOME AT MOUNT VF.RNON, VIRGINIA. the necessities of the republic, and after much discussion a new constitu-tion was framed by a federal convention at Philadelphia, in 1787, andwas adopted by the States. It went into operation on the 4rh of March,T789. The city of New York was designated as the seat of g

USA - 1911: An 10 cents yellow postage stamp depicting portrait of George Washington. American military officer, statesman, and Founding Father who served as the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797. Appointed by the Continental Congress as commander of the Continental Army, Washington led the Patriot forces to victory in the American Revolutionary War and served as the president of the Constitutional Convention of 1787, which created the Constitution of the United States and the American federal government. Washington has been called the 'Father of his Country' Stock Photo

RF2KEGFCW–USA - 1911: An 10 cents yellow postage stamp depicting portrait of George Washington. American military officer, statesman, and Founding Father who served as the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797. Appointed by the Continental Congress as commander of the Continental Army, Washington led the Patriot forces to victory in the American Revolutionary War and served as the president of the Constitutional Convention of 1787, which created the Constitution of the United States and the American federal government. Washington has been called the 'Father of his Country'

RF2AE1156–George Washington (February 22, 1732– December 14, 1799) was an American political leader, military general, statesman, and Founding Father who served as the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797. Previously, he led Patriot forces to victory in the nation's War for Independence. He presided at the Constitutional Convention of 1787 which established the U.S. Constitution and a federal government. Washington has been called the 'Father of His Country' for his manifold leadership in the formative days of the new nation.

RMCFPGAW–Vintage portrait print of American statesman and judge Oliver Ellsworth (1745 - 1807) - the third US Chief Justice (1796 - 1800).

The public services of Gouverneur Morris to 1787 . The following extracts from his epeeches and letters ex-press his sentiments as to class or sectinnal interest at threedifferent times in his life. In 1783 he v/rtbte to Jay -The sov-ereign acts weakly, a,^ well as wickedly, if he cramps one part of thocommunity that he may drain m.^^re easily the blood and juices fromanother parffl). In the Federal Convention itself he said: Icome here as a Representative of America; I flatter myself that Icome here in some degree as a Representative of the whole humanrace. ----- I wish you gentleipen to exte Stock Photo

RM2AKG91T–The public services of Gouverneur Morris to 1787 . The following extracts from his epeeches and letters ex-press his sentiments as to class or sectinnal interest at threedifferent times in his life. In 1783 he v/rtbte to Jay -The sov-ereign acts weakly, a,^ well as wickedly, if he cramps one part of thocommunity that he may drain m.^^re easily the blood and juices fromanother parffl). In the Federal Convention itself he said: Icome here as a Representative of America; I flatter myself that Icome here in some degree as a Representative of the whole humanrace. ----- I wish you gentleipen to exte

USA - 1911: An 5 cents blue postage stamp depicting portrait of George Washington. American military officer, statesman, and Founding Father who served as the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797. Appointed by the Continental Congress as commander of the Continental Army, Washington led the Patriot forces to victory in the American Revolutionary War and served as the president of the Constitutional Convention of 1787, which created the Constitution of the United States and the American federal government. Washington has been called the 'Father of his Country' Stock Photo

RF2KEGFCH–USA - 1911: An 5 cents blue postage stamp depicting portrait of George Washington. American military officer, statesman, and Founding Father who served as the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797. Appointed by the Continental Congress as commander of the Continental Army, Washington led the Patriot forces to victory in the American Revolutionary War and served as the president of the Constitutional Convention of 1787, which created the Constitution of the United States and the American federal government. Washington has been called the 'Father of his Country'

USA - 1903: An 2 cents carmine-rose postage stamp depicting portrait of George Washington. American military officer, statesman, and Founding Father who served as the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797. Appointed by the Continental Congress as commander of the Continental Army, Washington led the Patriot forces to victory in the American Revolutionary War and served as the president of the Constitutional Convention of 1787, which created the Constitution of the United States and the American federal government. Washington has been called the 'Father of his Country' Stock Photo

RF2KED296–USA - 1903: An 2 cents carmine-rose postage stamp depicting portrait of George Washington. American military officer, statesman, and Founding Father who served as the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797. Appointed by the Continental Congress as commander of the Continental Army, Washington led the Patriot forces to victory in the American Revolutionary War and served as the president of the Constitutional Convention of 1787, which created the Constitution of the United States and the American federal government. Washington has been called the 'Father of his Country'

RF2AE10WY–George Washington (February 22, 1732– December 14, 1799) was an American political leader, military general, statesman, and Founding Father who served as the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797. Previously, he led Patriot forces to victory in the nation's War for Independence. He presided at the Constitutional Convention of 1787 which established the U.S. Constitution and a federal government. Washington has been called the 'Father of His Country' for his manifold leadership in the formative days of the new nation.

Vintage portrait painting of American statesman and judge John Rutledge (1739 - 1800) - the second US Chief Justice (July - December 1795). Stock Photo

RMCFED6F–Vintage portrait painting of American statesman and judge John Rutledge (1739 - 1800) - the second US Chief Justice (July - December 1795).

Essentials of United States history . the dividingline between the Spanish i)rovinces and the United States. 261. Slave States and Free States. — As early as 1787, inthe Federal Convention, the slavery question was a bone ofcontention among the states. After the invention of thecotton gin, slave labor, which was already an importantfactor in the South, became more profitable. By the year1800, all the Southern states were slave states, while allthe Northern states were practically free. There were atthat time, therefore, eight free states and eight slave states.Consequently the United States ha Stock Photo

RM2ANGTPD–Essentials of United States history . the dividingline between the Spanish i)rovinces and the United States. 261. Slave States and Free States. — As early as 1787, inthe Federal Convention, the slavery question was a bone ofcontention among the states. After the invention of thecotton gin, slave labor, which was already an importantfactor in the South, became more profitable. By the year1800, all the Southern states were slave states, while allthe Northern states were practically free. There were atthat time, therefore, eight free states and eight slave states.Consequently the United States ha

USA - 1903: An 2 cents lake postage stamp depicting portrait of George Washington. American military officer, statesman, and Founding Father who served as the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797. Appointed by the Continental Congress as commander of the Continental Army, Washington led the Patriot forces to victory in the American Revolutionary War and served as the president of the Constitutional Convention of 1787, which created the Constitution of the United States and the American federal government. Washington has been called the 'Father of his Country' Stock Photo

RF2KED29H–USA - 1903: An 2 cents lake postage stamp depicting portrait of George Washington. American military officer, statesman, and Founding Father who served as the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797. Appointed by the Continental Congress as commander of the Continental Army, Washington led the Patriot forces to victory in the American Revolutionary War and served as the president of the Constitutional Convention of 1787, which created the Constitution of the United States and the American federal government. Washington has been called the 'Father of his Country'

RF2AE10XG–George Washington (February 22, 1732– December 14, 1799) was an American political leader, military general, statesman, and Founding Father who served as the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797. Previously, he led Patriot forces to victory in the nation's War for Independence. He presided at the Constitutional Convention of 1787 which established the U.S. Constitution and a federal government. Washington has been called the 'Father of His Country' for his manifold leadership in the formative days of the new nation.

USA - 1857: An 3 cents rose postage stamp depicting portrait of George Washington. American military officer, statesman, and Founding Father who served as the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797. Appointed by the Continental Congress as commander of the Continental Army, Washington led the Patriot forces to victory in the American Revolutionary War and served as the president of the Constitutional Convention of 1787, which created the Constitution of the United States and the American federal government. Washington has been called the 'Father of his Country' Stock Photo

RM2KDPWYA–USA - 1857: An 3 cents rose postage stamp depicting portrait of George Washington. American military officer, statesman, and Founding Father who served as the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797. Appointed by the Continental Congress as commander of the Continental Army, Washington led the Patriot forces to victory in the American Revolutionary War and served as the president of the Constitutional Convention of 1787, which created the Constitution of the United States and the American federal government. Washington has been called the 'Father of his Country'

Vintage portrait print of American statesman and judge John Rutledge (1739 - 1800) - the second US Chief Justice (July - December 1795). Stock Photo

RMCFEN1F–Vintage portrait print of American statesman and judge John Rutledge (1739 - 1800) - the second US Chief Justice (July - December 1795).

Eminent Americans : comprising brief biographies of leading statesmen, patriots, orators and others, men and women who have made American history . ^He made these suggestions public at that time; and after the convention atAnnapolis, in 1786, called to consider the business and general interests of thenew Republic, the matter received considerable attention. While the conven-tion that framed the Federal Constitution was in session in Philadelphia, in 1787,Mr. Coxe delivered an admirable address on his favorite theme, before a largenumber of gentlemen who had assembled in that city, for the pur Stock Photo

RM2AKADWF–Eminent Americans : comprising brief biographies of leading statesmen, patriots, orators and others, men and women who have made American history . ^He made these suggestions public at that time; and after the convention atAnnapolis, in 1786, called to consider the business and general interests of thenew Republic, the matter received considerable attention. While the conven-tion that framed the Federal Constitution was in session in Philadelphia, in 1787,Mr. Coxe delivered an admirable address on his favorite theme, before a largenumber of gentlemen who had assembled in that city, for the pur

RF2AE111M–George Washington (February 22, 1732– December 14, 1799) was an American political leader, military general, statesman, and Founding Father who served as the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797. Previously, he led Patriot forces to victory in the nation's War for Independence. He presided at the Constitutional Convention of 1787 which established the U.S. Constitution and a federal government. Washington has been called the 'Father of His Country' for his manifold leadership in the formative days of the new nation.

USA - 1861: An 10 cents green postage stamp depicting portrait of George Washington. American military officer, statesman, and Founding Father who served as the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797. Appointed by the Continental Congress as commander of the Continental Army, Washington led the Patriot forces to victory in the American Revolutionary War and served as the president of the Constitutional Convention of 1787, which created the Constitution of the United States and the American federal government. Washington has been called the 'Father of his Country' Stock Photo

RM2KDPX19–USA - 1861: An 10 cents green postage stamp depicting portrait of George Washington. American military officer, statesman, and Founding Father who served as the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797. Appointed by the Continental Congress as commander of the Continental Army, Washington led the Patriot forces to victory in the American Revolutionary War and served as the president of the Constitutional Convention of 1787, which created the Constitution of the United States and the American federal government. Washington has been called the 'Father of his Country'

Essentials of United States history . the dividingline between the Spanish provinces and the United States. 261. Slave States and Free States. — As early as 1787, inthe Federal Convention, the slavery question was a bone ofcontention among the states. After the invention of thecotton gin, slave labor, which was already dfri importantfactor in the South, became more profitable. By the year1800, all the Southern states were slave states, while allthe Northern states were practically free. There were atthat time, therefore, eight free states and eight slave states.Consequently the United States h Stock Photo

RM2AWEC5A–Essentials of United States history . the dividingline between the Spanish provinces and the United States. 261. Slave States and Free States. — As early as 1787, inthe Federal Convention, the slavery question was a bone ofcontention among the states. After the invention of thecotton gin, slave labor, which was already dfri importantfactor in the South, became more profitable. By the year1800, all the Southern states were slave states, while allthe Northern states were practically free. There were atthat time, therefore, eight free states and eight slave states.Consequently the United States h

RF2AE10KC–George Washington (February 22, 1732– December 14, 1799) was an American political leader, military general, statesman, and Founding Father who served as the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797. Previously, he led Patriot forces to victory in the nation's War for Independence. He presided at the Constitutional Convention of 1787 which established the U.S. Constitution and a federal government. Washington has been called the 'Father of His Country' for his manifold leadership in the formative days of the new nation.

USA - 1861: An 3 cents rose postage stamp depicting portrait of George Washington. American military officer, statesman, and Founding Father who served as the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797. Appointed by the Continental Congress as commander of the Continental Army, Washington led the Patriot forces to victory in the American Revolutionary War and served as the president of the Constitutional Convention of 1787, which created the Constitution of the United States and the American federal government. Washington has been called the 'Father of his Country' Stock Photo

RM2KDPX0T–USA - 1861: An 3 cents rose postage stamp depicting portrait of George Washington. American military officer, statesman, and Founding Father who served as the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797. Appointed by the Continental Congress as commander of the Continental Army, Washington led the Patriot forces to victory in the American Revolutionary War and served as the president of the Constitutional Convention of 1787, which created the Constitution of the United States and the American federal government. Washington has been called the 'Father of his Country'

USA - 1854: Fragment of an original 3-cent stamped envelope, red on buff, stamp depicting a embossed portrait of George Washington. American military officer, statesman, and Founding Father who served as the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797. Appointed by the Continental Congress as commander of the Continental Army, Washington led the Patriot forces to victory in the American Revolutionary War and served as the president of the Constitutional Convention of 1787, which created the Constitution of the United States and the American federal government Stock Photo

RF2KG2CM0–USA - 1854: Fragment of an original 3-cent stamped envelope, red on buff, stamp depicting a embossed portrait of George Washington. American military officer, statesman, and Founding Father who served as the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797. Appointed by the Continental Congress as commander of the Continental Army, Washington led the Patriot forces to victory in the American Revolutionary War and served as the president of the Constitutional Convention of 1787, which created the Constitution of the United States and the American federal government

The public services of Gouverneur Morris to 1787 . giving tiie vote to non-property hold-ers would threaten the country with an aristocracy in that theywould sell their votes to tlie rich. ihis train of r oasoning ranback to th(3 old Iew York manors wlicre the manor holder commandedall the votes on his land. l.]adison supported I.Iorris, likewisethin: ing the freeholders the safest guardians of our rights andfearing the dominion of the rich over the poor. ihe majority ofthe convention, however, were afraid to excite the jealousy of the?neoT)le by depriving tnem of votes for federal offices vhp Stock Photo

RM2AKFK31–The public services of Gouverneur Morris to 1787 . giving tiie vote to non-property hold-ers would threaten the country with an aristocracy in that theywould sell their votes to tlie rich. ihis train of r oasoning ranback to th(3 old Iew York manors wlicre the manor holder commandedall the votes on his land. l.]adison supported I.Iorris, likewisethin: ing the freeholders the safest guardians of our rights andfearing the dominion of the rich over the poor. ihe majority ofthe convention, however, were afraid to excite the jealousy of the?neoT)le by depriving tnem of votes for federal offices vhp

RF2AE10C5–George Washington (February 22, 1732– December 14, 1799) was an American political leader, military general, statesman, and Founding Father who served as the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797. Previously, he led Patriot forces to victory in the nation's War for Independence. He presided at the Constitutional Convention of 1787 which established the U.S. Constitution and a federal government. Washington has been called the 'Father of His Country' for his manifold leadership in the formative days of the new nation.

http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/ppmsca.46850 George Washington (February 22, 1732– December 14, 1799) was an American political leader, military general, statesman, and Founding Father who served as the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797. Previously, he led Patriot forces to victory in the nation's War for Independence. He presided at the Constitutional Convention of 1787 which established the U.S. Constitution and a federal government. Washington has been called the 'Father of His Country' for his manifold leadership in the formative days of the new nation. Stock Photo

RF2AE10P9–http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/ppmsca.46850 George Washington (February 22, 1732– December 14, 1799) was an American political leader, military general, statesman, and Founding Father who served as the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797. Previously, he led Patriot forces to victory in the nation's War for Independence. He presided at the Constitutional Convention of 1787 which established the U.S. Constitution and a federal government. Washington has been called the 'Father of His Country' for his manifold leadership in the formative days of the new nation.

USA - 1884: Fragment of an original 2-cent stamped envelope, brown on amber, stamp depicting a embossed portrait of George Washington. American military officer, statesman, and Founding Father who served as the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797. Appointed by the Continental Congress as commander of the Continental Army, Washington led the Patriot forces to victory in the American Revolutionary War and served as the president of the Constitutional Convention of 1787, which created the Constitution of the United States and the American federal government Stock Photo

RF2KG2CP9–USA - 1884: Fragment of an original 2-cent stamped envelope, brown on amber, stamp depicting a embossed portrait of George Washington. American military officer, statesman, and Founding Father who served as the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797. Appointed by the Continental Congress as commander of the Continental Army, Washington led the Patriot forces to victory in the American Revolutionary War and served as the president of the Constitutional Convention of 1787, which created the Constitution of the United States and the American federal government

The public services of Gouverneur Morris to 1787 . Instructor in Charge APPROVED: HEAD OF DEPARTMENT OF. UlUC TABLE OP COIITENTS Chapter Page I. liamily and Early Life - -- -- -- -- -- - 1 II. Public 3ervi?es in Ivew York - -- -- -- -- 7 III. Publio Services under tne Confederation - - -? 18 IV. A MemlDer of the federal Convention - - 28 V. Services in the federal Convention ------ 44 VI. Conclusion ------------------ 80 Bihliography 87. THE PUBLIC SERVICES Oi? GOUVERNSUR MORRIS TO 1787 I. Family and Early Life. In the biography of any ilmGrican statesman of the Revo-lutionary period, Stock Photo

RM2AKHAMG–The public services of Gouverneur Morris to 1787 . Instructor in Charge APPROVED: HEAD OF DEPARTMENT OF. UlUC TABLE OP COIITENTS Chapter Page I. liamily and Early Life - -- -- -- -- -- - 1 II. Public 3ervi?es in Ivew York - -- -- -- -- 7 III. Publio Services under tne Confederation - - -? 18 IV. A MemlDer of the federal Convention - - 28 V. Services in the federal Convention ------ 44 VI. Conclusion ------------------ 80 Bihliography 87. THE PUBLIC SERVICES Oi? GOUVERNSUR MORRIS TO 1787 I. Family and Early Life. In the biography of any ilmGrican statesman of the Revo-lutionary period,

USA - 1908: An 1 cent green postage stamp depicting portrait of George Washington. American military officer, statesman, and Founding Father. Served as the first president of the USA. Shermack perforation. Appointed by the Continental Congress as commander of the Continental Army, Washington led the Patriot forces to victory in the American Revolutionary War and served as the president of the Constitutional Convention of 1787, which created the Constitution of the United States and the American federal government. Washington has been called the 'Father of his Country' Stock Photo

RF2KEN67K–USA - 1908: An 1 cent green postage stamp depicting portrait of George Washington. American military officer, statesman, and Founding Father. Served as the first president of the USA. Shermack perforation. Appointed by the Continental Congress as commander of the Continental Army, Washington led the Patriot forces to victory in the American Revolutionary War and served as the president of the Constitutional Convention of 1787, which created the Constitution of the United States and the American federal government. Washington has been called the 'Father of his Country'

RF2AE10PR–http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/ppmsca.46850 George Washington (February 22, 1732– December 14, 1799) was an American political leader, military general, statesman, and Founding Father who served as the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797. Previously, he led Patriot forces to victory in the nation's War for Independence. He presided at the Constitutional Convention of 1787 which established the U.S. Constitution and a federal government. Washington has been called the 'Father of His Country' for his manifold leadership in the formative days of the new nation.

http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pga.13908 George Washington (February 22, 1732– December 14, 1799) was an American political leader, military general, statesman, and Founding Father who served as the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797. Previously, he led Patriot forces to victory in the nation's War for Independence. He presided at the Constitutional Convention of 1787 which established the U.S. Constitution and a federal government. Washington has been called the 'Father of His Country' for his manifold leadership in the formative days of the new nation. Stock Photo

RF2AE1124–http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pga.13908 George Washington (February 22, 1732– December 14, 1799) was an American political leader, military general, statesman, and Founding Father who served as the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797. Previously, he led Patriot forces to victory in the nation's War for Independence. He presided at the Constitutional Convention of 1787 which established the U.S. Constitution and a federal government. Washington has been called the 'Father of His Country' for his manifold leadership in the formative days of the new nation.

USA - 1916: An 3 cents violet postage stamp depicting portrait of George Washington. American military officer, statesman, and Founding Father who served as the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797. Appointed by the Continental Congress as commander of the Continental Army, Washington led the Patriot forces to victory in the American Revolutionary War and served as the president of the Constitutional Convention of 1787, which created the Constitution of the United States and the American federal government. Washington has been called the 'Father of his Country' Stock Photo

RF2KEN682–USA - 1916: An 3 cents violet postage stamp depicting portrait of George Washington. American military officer, statesman, and Founding Father who served as the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797. Appointed by the Continental Congress as commander of the Continental Army, Washington led the Patriot forces to victory in the American Revolutionary War and served as the president of the Constitutional Convention of 1787, which created the Constitution of the United States and the American federal government. Washington has been called the 'Father of his Country'

. A history of the United States. /x ■sol . ,>i •. The United States, Canada, and MexicoAlaska and its islands, if laid down on the United States, would touch the AlanticOcean on the southeast, Canada on the north, and the Pacific Ocean on the west Bay country, the Winnipeg region, and the Mackenzie RiverValley, all unsettled. A great convention of delegates metin Quebec and drew up a plan of union. The meeting re-calls to mind the Federal Convention at Philadelphia in 1787.In 1867 the new union was put into effect under the name,Dominion of Canada. This was Hke the English system of 450 N Stock Photo

RM2CEHM17–. A history of the United States. /x ■sol . ,>i •. The United States, Canada, and MexicoAlaska and its islands, if laid down on the United States, would touch the AlanticOcean on the southeast, Canada on the north, and the Pacific Ocean on the west Bay country, the Winnipeg region, and the Mackenzie RiverValley, all unsettled. A great convention of delegates metin Quebec and drew up a plan of union. The meeting re-calls to mind the Federal Convention at Philadelphia in 1787.In 1867 the new union was put into effect under the name,Dominion of Canada. This was Hke the English system of 450 N

USA - 1887: An 3 cents vermilion postage stamp depicting portrait of George Washington. American military officer, statesman, and Founding Father who served as the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797. Appointed by the Continental Congress as commander of the Continental Army, Washington led the Patriot forces to victory in the American Revolutionary War and served as the president of the Constitutional Convention of 1787, which created the Constitution of the United States and the American federal government. Washington has been called the 'Father of his Country' Stock Photo

RM2KDW1XJ–USA - 1887: An 3 cents vermilion postage stamp depicting portrait of George Washington. American military officer, statesman, and Founding Father who served as the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797. Appointed by the Continental Congress as commander of the Continental Army, Washington led the Patriot forces to victory in the American Revolutionary War and served as the president of the Constitutional Convention of 1787, which created the Constitution of the United States and the American federal government. Washington has been called the 'Father of his Country'

RF2AE111X–http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pga.13908 George Washington (February 22, 1732– December 14, 1799) was an American political leader, military general, statesman, and Founding Father who served as the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797. Previously, he led Patriot forces to victory in the nation's War for Independence. He presided at the Constitutional Convention of 1787 which established the U.S. Constitution and a federal government. Washington has been called the 'Father of His Country' for his manifold leadership in the formative days of the new nation.

. History of the state of New York, political and governmental;. Alexander Hamilton Alexander Hamilton, statesman; lawyer; born in Nevis,British West Indies, February 11, 1757; came to U. S., 1772;served in continental army; secretary of treasury under Wash-ington, 1779; delegate to continental congress, 1782, 1788;member of federal commercial convention, 1786; regent, 1784;member of assembly, New York county, 1787; state constitu-tional convention, 1788; mortally wounded in a duel withAaron Burr at Weehawken on the Hudson, July 11, 1804 anddied on the following day.. William Walton William Wa Stock Photo

RM2CEP6TE–. History of the state of New York, political and governmental;. Alexander Hamilton Alexander Hamilton, statesman; lawyer; born in Nevis,British West Indies, February 11, 1757; came to U. S., 1772;served in continental army; secretary of treasury under Wash-ington, 1779; delegate to continental congress, 1782, 1788;member of federal commercial convention, 1786; regent, 1784;member of assembly, New York county, 1787; state constitu-tional convention, 1788; mortally wounded in a duel withAaron Burr at Weehawken on the Hudson, July 11, 1804 anddied on the following day.. William Walton William Wa

USA - 1887: An 2 cents green postage stamp depicting portrait of George Washington. American military officer, statesman, and Founding Father who served as the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797. Appointed by the Continental Congress as commander of the Continental Army, Washington led the Patriot forces to victory in the American Revolutionary War and served as the president of the Constitutional Convention of 1787, which created the Constitution of the United States and the American federal government. Washington has been called the 'Father of his Country' Stock Photo

RM2KDW1XD–USA - 1887: An 2 cents green postage stamp depicting portrait of George Washington. American military officer, statesman, and Founding Father who served as the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797. Appointed by the Continental Congress as commander of the Continental Army, Washington led the Patriot forces to victory in the American Revolutionary War and served as the president of the Constitutional Convention of 1787, which created the Constitution of the United States and the American federal government. Washington has been called the 'Father of his Country'

USA - 1923: An 2 cents carmine postage stamp depicting portrait of George Washington. American military officer, statesman, and Founding Father who served as the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797. Appointed by the Continental Congress as commander of the Continental Army, Washington led the Patriot forces to victory in the American Revolutionary War and served as the president of the Constitutional Convention of 1787, which created the Constitution of the United States and the American federal government. Washington has been called the 'Father of his Country' Stock Photo

RF2KF1WKF–USA - 1923: An 2 cents carmine postage stamp depicting portrait of George Washington. American military officer, statesman, and Founding Father who served as the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797. Appointed by the Continental Congress as commander of the Continental Army, Washington led the Patriot forces to victory in the American Revolutionary War and served as the president of the Constitutional Convention of 1787, which created the Constitution of the United States and the American federal government. Washington has been called the 'Father of his Country'

RF2KEWXKK–USA - 1923: An 2 cents carmine postage stamp depicting portrait of George Washington. American military officer, statesman, and Founding Father who served as the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797. Appointed by the Continental Congress as commander of the Continental Army, Washington led the Patriot forces to victory in the American Revolutionary War and served as the president of the Constitutional Convention of 1787, which created the Constitution of the United States and the American federal government. Washington has been called the 'Father of his Country'

USA - 1908: An 2 cents carmine postage stamp depicting portrait of George Washington. American military officer, statesman, and Founding Father who served as the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797. Appointed by the Continental Congress as commander of the Continental Army, Washington led the Patriot forces to victory in the American Revolutionary War and served as the president of the Constitutional Convention of 1787, which created the Constitution of the United States and the American federal government. Washington has been called the 'Father of his Country' Stock Photo

RF2KEGF0J–USA - 1908: An 2 cents carmine postage stamp depicting portrait of George Washington. American military officer, statesman, and Founding Father who served as the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797. Appointed by the Continental Congress as commander of the Continental Army, Washington led the Patriot forces to victory in the American Revolutionary War and served as the president of the Constitutional Convention of 1787, which created the Constitution of the United States and the American federal government. Washington has been called the 'Father of his Country'

RF2AE1151–http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pga.13908 George Washington (February 22, 1732– December 14, 1799) was an American political leader, military general, statesman, and Founding Father who served as the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797. Previously, he led Patriot forces to victory in the nation's War for Independence. He presided at the Constitutional Convention of 1787 which established the U.S. Constitution and a federal government. Washington has been called the 'Father of His Country' for his manifold leadership in the formative days of the new nation.

RF2KEGF11–USA - 1908: An 2 cents carmine postage stamp depicting portrait of George Washington. American military officer, statesman, and Founding Father who served as the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797. Appointed by the Continental Congress as commander of the Continental Army, Washington led the Patriot forces to victory in the American Revolutionary War and served as the president of the Constitutional Convention of 1787, which created the Constitution of the United States and the American federal government. Washington has been called the 'Father of his Country'

USA - 1909: An 15 cents pale ultramarine postage stamp depicting portrait of George Washington. American military officer, statesman, and Founding Father who served as the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797. Appointed by the Continental Congress as commander of the Continental Army, Washington led the Patriot forces to victory in the American Revolutionary War and served as the president of the Constitutional Convention of 1787, which created the Constitution of the United States and the American federal government. Washington has been called the 'Father of his Country' Stock Photo

RF2KEGF3E–USA - 1909: An 15 cents pale ultramarine postage stamp depicting portrait of George Washington. American military officer, statesman, and Founding Father who served as the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797. Appointed by the Continental Congress as commander of the Continental Army, Washington led the Patriot forces to victory in the American Revolutionary War and served as the president of the Constitutional Convention of 1787, which created the Constitution of the United States and the American federal government. Washington has been called the 'Father of his Country'

USA - 1909: An 50 cents violet postage stamp depicting portrait of George Washington. American military officer, statesman, and Founding Father who served as the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797. Appointed by the Continental Congress as commander of the Continental Army, Washington led the Patriot forces to victory in the American Revolutionary War and served as the president of the Constitutional Convention of 1787, which created the Constitution of the United States and the American federal government. Washington has been called the 'Father of his Country' Stock Photo

RF2KEGF3N–USA - 1909: An 50 cents violet postage stamp depicting portrait of George Washington. American military officer, statesman, and Founding Father who served as the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797. Appointed by the Continental Congress as commander of the Continental Army, Washington led the Patriot forces to victory in the American Revolutionary War and served as the president of the Constitutional Convention of 1787, which created the Constitution of the United States and the American federal government. Washington has been called the 'Father of his Country'

USA - 1903: An 2 cents carmine postage stamp depicting portrait of George Washington. American military officer, statesman, and Founding Father who served as the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797. Appointed by the Continental Congress as commander of the Continental Army, Washington led the Patriot forces to victory in the American Revolutionary War and served as the president of the Constitutional Convention of 1787, which created the Constitution of the United States and the American federal government. Washington has been called the 'Father of his Country' Stock Photo

RF2KEADCY–USA - 1903: An 2 cents carmine postage stamp depicting portrait of George Washington. American military officer, statesman, and Founding Father who served as the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797. Appointed by the Continental Congress as commander of the Continental Army, Washington led the Patriot forces to victory in the American Revolutionary War and served as the president of the Constitutional Convention of 1787, which created the Constitution of the United States and the American federal government. Washington has been called the 'Father of his Country'

USA - 1899: An 2 cents red postage stamp depicting portrait of George Washington. American military officer, statesman, and Founding Father who served as the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797. Appointed by the Continental Congress as commander of the Continental Army, Washington led the Patriot forces to victory in the American Revolutionary War and served as the president of the Constitutional Convention of 1787, which created the Constitution of the United States and the American federal government. Washington has been called the 'Father of his Country' Stock Photo

RM2KE6PC9–USA - 1899: An 2 cents red postage stamp depicting portrait of George Washington. American military officer, statesman, and Founding Father who served as the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797. Appointed by the Continental Congress as commander of the Continental Army, Washington led the Patriot forces to victory in the American Revolutionary War and served as the president of the Constitutional Convention of 1787, which created the Constitution of the United States and the American federal government. Washington has been called the 'Father of his Country'

USA - 1883 October 1: An 2 cents red-brown postage stamp depicting portrait of George Washington. American military officer, statesman, and Founding Father who served as the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797. Appointed by the Continental Congress as commander of the Continental Army, Washington led the Patriot forces to victory in the American Revolutionary War and served as the president of the Constitutional Convention of 1787, which created the Constitution of the United States and the American federal government. Washington has been called the 'Father of his Country' Stock Photo

RM2KDW1TB–USA - 1883 October 1: An 2 cents red-brown postage stamp depicting portrait of George Washington. American military officer, statesman, and Founding Father who served as the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797. Appointed by the Continental Congress as commander of the Continental Army, Washington led the Patriot forces to victory in the American Revolutionary War and served as the president of the Constitutional Convention of 1787, which created the Constitution of the United States and the American federal government. Washington has been called the 'Father of his Country'

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