June 3, 1787: Convention Adjourned

Roger Sherman by Thomas Hicks, after Ralph Earl, c. 1866.  Independence National Historical Park

"...[Roger Sherman] is as cunning as the Devil, and if you attack him, you ought to know him well; he is not easily managed, but if he suspects you are trying to take him in, you may as well catch an Eel by the tail."

--Jeremiah Wadsworth to Rufus King, June 3, 1787

Sunday, June 3, 1787: The Convention Today

The Convention did not have sessions on Sunday.

Over the course of the week, the Convention had adopted rules, tacitly decided to restructure than amend the government, and discussed the executive branch. Much work awaited the delegates.

Delegates Today

• Connecticut nationalist Jeremiah Wadsworth wrote from Hartford to delegate Rufus King (MA) with second thoughts about the Connecticut delegation. Wadsworth expressed his concern that his initial opinion of Roger Sherman (CT) as someone of like mind may have been mistaken.
• Dr. Johnson (CT) was very ill all day, and took a physick (a very strong laxative).
• General Washington (VA) dined with his fellow delegate and long-time friend George Clymer, and stayed on for tea.

Philadelphia Today

• It rained in the morning, and was clear and colder that night.