The Federalists Primary Sources

The Federalists Primary Sources

Historical documents. What clues can you gather about the time, place, players, and culture?

Washington Archive

George Washington Papers held by the Library of Congress. 65,000 documents available online in two formats: digital images of the originals and typed transcripts.

Adams Papers

John Adams' diaries, autobiography, and correspondence with his wife Abigail provided in two formats: digital images and typed transcripts.

Hamilton's Report

Alexander Hamilton's First Report on the Public Credit in which he outlines his plan to fully refund the national debt, 1790.

Farewell Address

Transcript of Washington's Farewell Address, 1796.

Alien and Sedition Acts

We've got an entire learning guide devoted to the Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798.