The debates in the several state conventions on the adoption of the federal Constitution
Subtitle: as recommended by the general convention at Philadelphia, in 1787. Together with the journal of the Federal convention, Luther Martin's letter, Yate's minutes, Congressional opinions, Virginia and Kentucky resolutions of '98-'99, and other illustrations of the Constitution.
By: Collected and rev. from contemporary publications, by Jonathan Elliot. Pub. under the sanction of Congress.
Contributors: Madison, James, 1751-1836.; United States. Constitutional Convention
Edition: 2d ed., with considerable additions.
Publisher: J.B. Lippincott & co.; Taylor & Maury
Published: 1836
Place of publication: Philadelphia; Washington
Language: eng
Subjects: United States.
Notes: Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site.
Imprint varies: v. 1-2, 1859; v. 3-4, Washington, Printed for the editor, 1836; v. 5, 1845.
Vol. 5 has title: Debates on the adoption of the federal Constitution, in the convention held at Philadelphia, in 1787; with a diary of the debates of the Congress of the Confederation; as reported by James Madison ... Rev. and newly arranged by Jonathan Elliot ... Supplementary to Elliot's Debates ... 1845.