Subject: Constitutional history
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Autograph letter signed by Isaac Myer, a Jewish attorney, author, and amateur constitutional historian, to N. Dubois Miller, dated October 23, 1880. The letter defends Myer's remarks concerning Alexander Hamilton's actions and opinions in reference to the Federal Constitution, citing sources such as Gouverneur Morris's letters and Hamilton's works. Myer discusses Hamilton's alleged favor of incorporating British constitutional principles into the United States government and his belief that the existing Federal Constitution was flawed.

This book documents the proceedings of the New Hampshire Constitutional Convention of 1876, focusing on proposed amendments and debates surrounding them. A key issue discussed was the repeal of a law restricting religious freedom, making New Hampshire the last state to grant such rights. The book includes the proposed amendments and addresses related questions. Published in 1877.