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The Records of the Federal Convention of 1787/Volume 3/Appendix A/XCVIII

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136660The Records of the Federal Convention of 1787, Volume 3, Appendix A — XCVIII. Jefferson to Adams, August 30, 1787Max Farrand

​XCVIII. Thomas Jefferson to John Adams.[1]

Paris Aug. 30. 1787.

I have news from America as late as July 19. nothing had then transpired from the Federal convention. I am sorry they began their deliberations by so abominable a precedent as that of tying up the tongues of their members. nothing can justify this example but the innocence of their intentions, & ignorance of the value of public discussions. I have no doubt that all their other measures will be good & wise. it is really an assembly of demigods. Genl. Washington was of opinion they should not separate till October.

  1. ↑ Documentary History of the Constitution, IV, 266.
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