That is probably true, but I see another aspect of the Federalist Papers that few, if any, have given much thought to. I see them as a tool Hamilton, Madison and Jay agreed to collectively use to create public opinion in the state of New York. New York was one of two states that were VITAL for the ratification of the Constitution. New York and Virginia were so influential that it is doubtful the Constitution would have survived the ratification process without both of them agreeing. Therefore it was imperative that both were on board for the ratification process. In late September 1787 when the proposed Constitution was sent to the states, the general sentiment in New York was against its ratification. Hamilton, Madison and Jay embarked on their mission to change public opinion in New York.
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