Hamilton, New York Convention Speeches, 1788

Hamilton, New York Convention Speeches, 1788 Alexander Hamilton (American, 1757-1804). "The Debates and Proceedings of the Convention of the State of New York, Assembled at Poughkeepsie, on the 17th June,1788, to Deliberate and Decide on the Form of Federal Government Recommended by the General Convention at Philadelphia", New York: Francis Childs, 1788, 12mo. This volume contains the first appearances of Hamilton's speeches in defense of the constitution at the New York convention. Original printers wrapper on period laid paper. Approximate dimensions: 8 1/4 x 4 7/8 x 5/8 in. (21 x 12.4 x 1.6 cm.) Provenance: Private Collection, Marietta, GA.References: Evans 21310; Sabin 53634.

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