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James McHenry to Peggy McHenry


James McHenry
September 16, 1787

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Philadelphia 16 September 1787

My dear Peggy.

Yesterday evening the plan of government passed by an unanimous vote, and tomorrow we shall determine the mode to promulgate it and then put an end to the existence of the convention…

Master of American History and Government

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