Introduction

The Federalist Papers were a series of eighty-five essays urging the citizens of New York to ratify the new United States Constitution. Written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay, the essays originally appeared anonymously in New York newspapers in 1787 and 1788 under the pen name "Publius." The Federalist Papers are considered one of the most important sources for interpreting and understanding the original intent of the Constitution.

The Federalist Papers
From Congress.gov, this web-friendly presentation of the original text of the Federalist Papers (also known as The Federalist) was obtained from the e-text archives of Project Gutenberg.

Title Page of "The Federalist" (N.Y. John Tiebout, 1799). 1799. Library of Congress Prints & Photographs Division.

Publius (pseudonym for James Madison). “The Federalist. No. X” in the New York Daily Advertiser. Page 2. (November 22, 1787). Library of Congress Serial and Government Publications Division

The federalist : a collection of essays, written in favour of the new Constitution, as agreed upon by the Federal Convention, September 17, 1787.. Library of Congress Rare Book & Special Collections Division.

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Introduction

Title Page of "The Federalist" (N.Y. John Tiebout, 1799). 1799. Library of Congress Prints & Photographs Division.

Publius (pseudonym for James Madison). “The Federalist. No. X” in the New York Daily Advertiser. Page 2. (November 22, 1787). Library of Congress Serial and Government Publications Division

The federalist : a collection of essays, written in favour of the new Constitution, as agreed upon by the Federal Convention, September 17, 1787.. Library of Congress Rare Book & Special Collections Division.