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Dearest Mary, Well, I finally arrived in Philadelphia. I left so late that I missed the start of the convention by about a month. I very much detest the subjects at hand. Much of which is in debate is very controversial, I highly doubt that this so called "Constitution" will replace our Articles of Confederation. Too many problems and far-fetched ideas I'd say. In fact, some of the delegates attending are totally outrageous. They demand a stronger central government, they want all of the colonies to band together as one national government, all of their demands are ridiculous. I shall not agree to such terms, I will not sign. I choose to stay silent and withdrawn from the convention, I may attend but I will not have a say in anything that happens. I will not vote, I will have no part in it. Why I even agreed to come to such an outlandish meeting I will never know! I am tempted to leave immediately, but I have made a promise to the good people of North Carolina to remain and make an effort at ratification. We shall see... All my love, Willie Boy |
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My Dear Mary This convention is over, after much deliberation. The Constitution has been drafted and signed by nearly every delegate. I did not sign, but I did express my consent in that the colonies are now the United States of America. I do not wish to bear the false impressions of tyranny, which made me not sign. Also, there were many other reasons, I didn't agree with a lot of the terms included. Nonetheless, the ratification is complete and I will return to you very soon. I have missed you dearly, it will be a relief to be welcomed home by you and get away from these so called "Federalists". I will depart as soon as possible. Love, Willie |