USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -As far back as the 1790s, Madison had planned to publish his journal of notes from the convention and had begun to “correct” it accordingly. Later he even had his wife’s brother, John C. Payne, recopy his journal and incorporate many of his emendations and corrections into the text.

Detailed explanation-2: -When James Madison and the other 56 delegates to the Constitutional Convention met in Philadelphia in May 1787, they intended to amend the Articles of Confederation. They ended up creating a new constitution, and Madison, representing Virginia, became the chief recorder of information (he took a lot of notes).

Detailed explanation-3: -James Madison set out to make as complete a record as possible, taking notes during each day’s debates and converting these each night into dialogues capturing the main points discussed that day. He held onto these notes until his retirement when he revised them for publication after his death.

Detailed explanation-4: -James Madison’s “Notes” or “Journal” made during the debates about the adoption of the Federal Constitution in Philadelphia in 1787 are an important source of information about the diversity of opinion on matters concerning the proposed constitution which were held in the colonies at this time.

Detailed explanation-5: -After the delegates completed the Constitution, they submitted it to the states for ratification. As the state legislatures deliberated, Madison worked with Alexander Hamilton and John Jay to author a series of letters defending the Constitution.