02257cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000370011324501120015026400510026230000470031333600260036033700260038633800360041250000310044852012840047953400450176365300550180865300320186385600430189599900170193831891UtSlPG20260610133728.0mcr n260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aKF1 aFord, Paul Leicester,d1865-190210aEssays on the Constitution of the United States :bPublished during its Discussion by the People, 1787-1788 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2010  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2010-04-05  a"Essays on the Constitution of the United States" by Paul Leicester Ford is a historical collection published in the late 19th century. This work compiles various essays and letters that were central to the discussions surrounding the ratification of the U.S. Constitution in the years immediately following its proposal in 1787. The essays represent a range of viewpoints from prominent political figures of the time, showcasing pivotal debates that influenced the formation of the Constitution and American governance.  The opening of this volume introduces an editor's perspective on the origins and significance of the selected writings, emphasizing their rarity and importance in understanding the foundational period of American history. It highlights the historical context of the ratification debates, referring to the contributions of notable figures such as James Sullivan and Roger Sherman, who articulated various arguments for and against the proposed Constitution. The editor notes that the writings of these statesmen are invaluable for understanding the intentions and concerns that shaped the Constitution, revealing the political dynamics and motives at play during this critical time in the nation's establishment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aConstitutional history -- United States -- Sources  aUnited States. Constitution40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31891  c72737d72737