Letters of George Mason, 1779-1787.

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Letters of George Mason, 1779-1787.

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Include letter, 1779, from George Mason to Richard Henry Lee, mentioning the last elections, Jefferson's appointment as governor, discussing current business in the House of Delegates for removing the capitol, passing new taxes, ratifying the French alliance, establishing Boards of War and Trade, opening a land office and settling claims, and resolutions to distinguish between citizens and enemies in order to confiscate estates and prevent further depreciation of currency. Also concerns his reports on the war in the Carolinas and a repulsed British march on Charleston. Also include letter, 1787, to Arthur Lee, reporting on his arrival at the Constitutional Convention, the sentiment for a federal system, within an outline of its features, and asking Lee for an opinion. Seven amendments to the Confederation are listed in Lee's hand.

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