 James Madison, disputed author of Federalist No. 50 | |
| Author | James Madison or Alexander Hamilton |
|---|---|
| Original title | Periodic Appeals to the People Considered |
| Language | English |
| Series | The Federalist |
| Publisher | New York Packet |
Publication date | February 5, 1788 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Newspaper |
| Preceded by | Federalist No. 49 |
| Followed by | Federalist No. 51 |
Federalist No. 50 is the fiftieth essay of The Federalist Papers. The authorship of the work is disputed between James Madison and Alexander Hamilton. It was first published in The New York Packet on February 5, 1788, under the pseudonym Publius, the name under which all The Federalist papers were published. It is titled "Periodic Appeals to the People Considered".