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Domestic News April 21, 1788

The Daily Advertiser

New York, New York County, New York

What is this article about?

Letter from Philadelphia dated April 16 reports favorable progress on Federal Government ratification in Maryland (5/6ths concurrence expected) and Virginia (majority attained, to increase with MD's influence); hopes recipient's state will not oppose.

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Extract of a letter from Philadelphia, dated April 16.

"Our advices from Maryland and Virginia, are very favorable, with respect to the adoption of the Federal Government. In the Convention of Maryland, 5/6ths of the members will concur, and in Virginia, a considerable majority is already attained, and will be increased, by the influence which the ratification of Maryland will naturally be attended with. I hope your State will not be so unwise, as to continue to oppose the general sentiment of the Union."

What sub-type of article is it?

Politics

What keywords are associated?

Federal Government Adoption Maryland Convention Virginia Ratification Constitution Ratification

Where did it happen?

Maryland And Virginia

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Maryland And Virginia

Event Date

April 16

Outcome

favorable adoption of the federal government expected in maryland (5/6ths concurrence) and virginia (considerable majority already attained, to increase with maryland's influence)

Event Details

Letter reports positive advices on adoption of Federal Government; Maryland Convention to have 5/6ths concurrence; Virginia has considerable majority, expected to grow due to Maryland's ratification; urges recipient's state not to oppose union sentiment

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