 Alexander Hamilton, author of Federalist No. 16 | |
| Author | Alexander Hamilton |
|---|---|
| Original title | The Same Subject Continued: The Insufficiency of the Present Confederation to Preserve the Union |
| Language | English |
| Series | The Federalist |
| Publisher | New York Packet |
Publication date | December 4, 1787 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Newspaper |
| Preceded by | Federalist No. 15 |
| Followed by | Federalist No. 17 |
Federalist No. 16, titled "The Same Subject Continued: The Insufficiency of the Present Confederation to Preserve the Union", is an essay by Alexander Hamilton. It is one of the eighty-five articles collected in the document The Federalist Papers (formerly known as The Federalists). The entire collection of papers was written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay.[1] Federalist Paper No. 16 was first published on December 4, 1787 by The New York Packet (a New York newspaper) under the pseudonym Publius. According to James Madison, "the immediate object of them was to vindicate and recommend the new Constitution to the State of [New York] whose ratification of the instrument, was doubtful, as well as important".[1] In addition, the articles were written and addressed "To the People of New York".
- ^ a b Maggs, Gregory E. "A Concise Guide to the Federalist Papers as a Source of the Original Meaning of the United States Constitution" (PDF). www.bu.edu. Retrieved October 19, 2016.