References

Introduction [Ratification by the States 8:xxiv]

Archibald Stuart to James Madison, Richmond, 21 October [Ratification by the States 8:91]+

Edmund Randolph to James Madison, Richmond, c. 29 October [Ratification by the States 8:135]+

Brutus, Virginia Journal, 6 December [Ratification by the States 8:213]

An Old Planter, Virginia Independent Chronicle, 20 February [Ratification by the States 8:395]

An Impartial Citizen V, Petersburg Virginia Gazette, 28 February [Ratification by the States 8:429]

An Impartial Citizen V, Petersburg Virginia Gazette, 28 February [Ratification by the States 8:430]

A Virginian, Norfolk and Portsmouth Journal, 12 March [Ratification by the States 8:482]+

Subentries

– text of [3 references]

– as model for constitution proposed by Society of Western Gentlemen [1 reference]

– and border dispute with Md. [1 reference]

– Declaration of Rights not part of [1 reference]

– compared with U.S. Constitution [2 references]

– checks and balances in [1 reference]

– and jury trials [4 references]

– praised [3 references]

– prohibits Senate from amending money bills [1 reference]

– grants all power to government without exception [1 reference]

– reeligibility of governor [2 references]

– criticizes George III for disallowing duties on slave trade [1 reference]

– provision that governor and council call up militia [1 reference]

– sets no limits on judicial districts [1 reference]