Author Archives: Michael Carver

Antifederalist No. 27 — The Use of Coercion by the New Government. (Part 2)

“John Humble’s” following piece was published in the Independent Gazetteer, October 29, 1787. The humble address of the low-born of the United States of America, to their fellow slaves scattered throughout the world-greeting:Whereas it hath been represented unto us that a most dreadful disease hath for these five years last past infected, preyed upon and …

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FEDERALIST No. 27: The Idea of Restraining the Legislative Authority in Regard to the Common Defense Considered

We are on the eve of a very important election.  Much has been said about the Constitution and what is Constitutional so let’s take a few weeks and look at the foundational letters written by Madison, Hamilton, and Jay arguing for the creation of the US Constitution.  The comment tab is open.  Please share your …

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Antifederalist No. 26 — The Use of Coercion by the New Government. (Part 1)

“A Farmer and Planter” had his work printed in The Maryland Journal, and Baltimore Advertiser, April 1, 1788. The time is nearly at hand, when you are called upon to render up that glorious liberty you obtained, by resisting the tyranny and oppression of George the Third, King of England, and his ministers. The first …

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FEDERALIST No. 26: The Idea of Restraining the Legislative Authority in Regard to the Common Defense Considered.

We are on the eve of a very important election.  Much has been said about the Constitution and what is Constitutional so let’s take a few weeks and look at the foundational letters written by Madison, Hamilton, and Jay arguing for the creation of the US Constitution.  The comment tab is open.  Please share your …

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We’re running a Colonial Brewing Class at Thornbury Farms on November 7, 2021

Colonial Brewing: An Immersive History Experience Join the Regimental Brewmeister for a unique opportunity to experience the art and craft of 18th century brewing. This class will malt the grain, brew the mash over the fire in true 18th century fashion and each participant will take home a growler of the result and necessary equipment …

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Antifederalist No. 25 –Objections to a Standing Army. (Part II)

From the tenth letter of “Brutus” appearing in The New-York Journal, January 24, 1788. The liberties of a people are in danger from a large standing army, not only because the rulers may employ them for the purposes of supporting themselves in any usurpations of power, which they may see proper to exercise; but there …

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FEDERALIST No. 25: The Powers Necessary to the Common Defense Further Considered

We are on the eve of a very important election.  Much has been said about the Constitution and what is Constitutional so let’s take a few weeks and look at the foundational letters written by Madison, Hamilton, and Jay arguing for the creation of the US Constitution.  The comment tab is open.  Please share your …

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Antifederalist No. 24 — Objections to a Standing Army. (Part I)

The first essay is taken from the ninth letter of “Brutus” which appeared in The New-York Journal, January 17, 1788. . . . . Standing armies are dangerous to the liberties of a people. . . . [If] necessary, the truth of the position might be confirmed by the history of almost every nation in …

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