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24 May, 1787: William Grayson to James Madison

14-25 May, 1787

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Excerpt included by Online Library of Liberty transcription (from Farrand): 24th. May 1787. Entre nous. I believe the Eastern people have taken ground they will not depart from respecting the Convention. — One legislature composed of a lower-house tri ennially elected and an Executive & Senate for a good number of years. — I shall see Gerry & Johnson, as they pass & may perhaps give you a hint.

http://oll.libertyfund.org/titles/1787#Farrand_0544-03_70

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Link to full letter in the Library of Congress collection in box below.

Excerpt included by Online Library of Liberty transcription (from Farrand): 24th. May 1787. Entre nous. I believe the Eastern people have taken ground they will not depart from respecting the Convention. — One legislature composed of a lower-house tri ennially elected and an Executive & Senate for a good number of years. — I shall see Gerry & Johnson, as they pass & may perhaps give you a hint.

http://oll.libertyfund.org/titles/1787#Farrand_0544-03_70

https://www.loc.gov/item/mjm012732/?q=William+Grayson+1787

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