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To: crz
During the New York ratifying convention in 1788, which narrowly voted for ratification, someone wrote to Madison to the effect that New York might ratify on the proviso that a Bill of Rights be added (but then repeal the ratification if it wasn't), but Madison wrote that a ratification could not be rescinded. (Don't remember the exact terms used, but to that effect.)

I believe that during the first week of the first meeting of Congress in 1789, a Congressman from South Carolina threatened secession.

During the War of 1812 there was sentiment for secession in the New England states.

106 posted on 01/19/2021 5:59:04 PM PST by Verginius Rufus
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To: Verginius Rufus

You’re introducing too many issues.

Choose 1, post 1.
Choose another, post it.
Choose them one at a time, post them.


134 posted on 01/19/2021 6:41:42 PM PST by Kevmo (I'm in a slow motion Red Dawn reality TV show. The tree of liberty is thirsty.)
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