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George Clinton “Cato” New York Anti-Federalist, wrote the seven letters, which were published in the //New York Journal// Was in the British Army for the French and Indian War (lieutenant). Studied Law Became a clerk of Court and Common Pleas First Governor of New York Served as a General in the Revolutionary War Vice President for Thomas Jefferson and James Madison Followed an example of his father, Charles Clinton. His parents were Presbyterian immigrants who left Ireland in search of tolerance of religion. Grew up in Little Britain, New York. Did not attend the Constitutional Convention, but was greatly opposed to it. He debated that the new Constitution had too many powers and resembled monarchy. But when the Bill of Rights came out he was a huge supporter. He also debated that the president could easily turn into a king.
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"George Clinton (vice president) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia." __Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia__. 20 Sep. 2009.
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