Part of a series of articles titled The Constitutional Convention: A Day by Day Account for June 1787.
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June 24, 1787: Sunday Recess
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"My present situation exposes me to heavy expenses….I pray you inform me when you will authorize me to draw on you for 200 pounds. A much larger sum is due me but I shall be content to wait some Time for the balance."
--Massachusetts delegate Rufus King to state treasurer Alexander Hodgden
Sunday, June 24, 1787: The Convention Today
The Convention was in recess after its fourth full week of work. The week just past had begun with a masterful speech by Hamilton (NY) on the need for an effective central government which seems to have impressed all of the delegates and convinced few if any of them. Then, after a thorough analysis of the weaknesses of the Paterson Plan by Madison - it had rejected that plan for patching up the Articles of Confederation, re-reported the Virginia Plan as amended, and begun the second round of discussions on the Virginia Plan. One day after changing "national government" to “Government of the United States", it had again discussed whether to patch up the Articles or provide a new government, reaffirmed its decision to provide a new government, and resumed on the Virginia Plan.
Delegates Today
Philadelphia Today
The Convention was in recess after its fourth full week of work. The week just past had begun with a masterful speech by Hamilton (NY) on the need for an effective central government which seems to have impressed all of the delegates and convinced few if any of them. Then, after a thorough analysis of the weaknesses of the Paterson Plan by Madison - it had rejected that plan for patching up the Articles of Confederation, re-reported the Virginia Plan as amended, and begun the second round of discussions on the Virginia Plan. One day after changing "national government" to “Government of the United States", it had again discussed whether to patch up the Articles or provide a new government, reaffirmed its decision to provide a new government, and resumed on the Virginia Plan.
Delegates Today
- Dr. Johnson (CT) worshiped at St. Paul's, dined at City Tavern, and spent five shillings in miscellaneous expense.
- General Charles C. Pinckney and his second wife, Mary Stead Pinckney, of South Carolina, observed their first wedding anniversary. Mrs. Pinckney had accompanied her husband to Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Today
- The day was cloudy, with showers beginning at 3:00 P.M. and continuing into the evening.
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