Resolved that the articles of Confederation ought to be so corrected & enlarged as to accomplish the objects proposed by their institution; namely. "common defence, security of liberty and general welfare.¹¹

Note 11: On terms "common defence...and general welfare," see Appendix A, CCCLXXII.

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[Note: In all essential particulars McHenry's copy of the Virginia Plan is identical with that of Madison.]

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1. The Articles of the Confdn. should be so enlarged and corrected as to answer the Purposes of the Instn.

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