Title
[Document, 1790 June 20]
Library Location
Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Columbia University
Name
Rutledge, Edward, 1749-1800 (Author)
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
June 20, 1790
Language
English
Physical Description
3 pages
Subjects
United States--History--Constitutional period, 1789-1809; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
Details concerning the South Carolina constitution, particularly the powers of the Governor. While the members of the Convention agreed to governor's appointment of inferior officers, they pointed to the New York governor as a reason why a governor should not preside over the council of appointment. They also refused to give governor the right to veto legislation, or what Rutledge advocated - the right to temporarily suspend its effectiveness.
Identifier
columbia.jay.07099