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 a sense of duty as a conviction of its defects, have thought proper to take the earhest measures in their power, for the accomphshment of this important object. They liave accordingly, agreed upon an apphcation to be presented to the congress, so soon as it shall be assembled, requesting that honourable body to call a convention of deputies from the several states, to take the same into their consideration, and report such amendments, as they shall find best calculated to answer the purpose. As we conceive that all the good people of the United States are equally interested in obtaining those amendments that have been proposed, we trust that there will be an harmony in their sentiments and measures, upon this very interesting subject. We herewith transmit to you a copy of this application, and take the liberty to subjoin our earnest wishes that it may have your con- currence.'^

In the two remaining yeai's during which Mr. Henry continued a member of the assembly, I find nothing worthy of particular remark. lu the spring of 1791, he declined a re-election, with the purpose of bidding a final a-dieu to public life: and although the tender of the most honourable appointments, the solicitations of his numerous friends and admirers, and ultimately, his own wishes conspired to draw him from his retreat, he never again made his appearance in a public character.

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