A meticulously researched compilation of primary sources related to the formation and interpretation of the US Constitution. This multi-volume collection contains letters, speeches, and official documents that offer insights into the debates and negotiations that led to the creation of one of the world's most influential political documents. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in American history or political science. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.