The Text of the Federalist
One of the principal authors of The Federalist; opposed textual alterations and likely approved the McLean edition numbering.
The Federalist Papers
Primary author of many of the essays, including those on the necessity of union and energetic government.
General Introduction
The actual author of this first paper, writing under the pseudonym Publius.
II: Concerning Dangers from Foreign Force and Influence
As Publius, Hamilton is the likely author of this paper, though Jay is credited; the paper reflects Hamilton's strong unionist views.
VI: Concerning Dangers from Dissensions Between the States
The actual writer of this Federalist Paper, arguing against disunion and partial confederacies.
VII: The Same Subject Continued (Concerning Dangers from Dissensions Between the States)
Actual author of this Federalist Paper, writing under the pseudonym Publius.
VIII: The Consequences of Hostilities Between the States
The likely author of this paper, writing as Publius to persuade New Yorkers to ratify the Constitution.
IX: The Union as a Safeguard Against Domestic Faction and Insurrection
Likely author of this paper, writing as Publius to advocate for ratification.
XI: The Utility of the Union in Respect to Commercial Relations and a Navy
Likely author of this Federalist Paper, emphasizing the commercial and naval benefits of union.
XII: The Utility of the Union in Respect to Revenue
Primary author of this Federalist Paper, focusing on revenue and commerce.
XIII: Advantage of the Union in Respect to Economy in Government
Likely author of this Federalist Paper, emphasizing fiscal efficiency.
XV: The Insufficiency of the Present Confederation to Preserve the Union
The likely author of this paper, presenting a detailed critique of the Confederation's weaknesses.
XVI: The Same Subject Continued (The Insufficiency of the Present Confederation to Preserve the Union)
Likely author of this Federalist Paper, arguing for a stronger national government.
XVII: The Same Subject Continued (The Insufficiency of the Present Confederation to Preserve the Union)
Likely author of this Federalist Paper, writing under the pseudonym Publius to advocate for ratification.
XIX: The Same Subject Continued (The Insufficiency of the Present Confederation to Preserve the Union)
Co-author of this paper, contributing to the analysis of the Germanic confederacy's failures.
The Same Subject Continued (The Insufficiency of the Present Confederation to Preserve the Union)
Co-author of this paper, contributing to the argument for a stronger union.
XXI: Other Defects of the Present Confederation
Likely author of this Federalist Paper, critiquing the Confederation.
XXII: The Same Subject Continued (Other Defects of the Present Confederation)
Primary author of this Federalist Paper, detailing the defects of the Confederation.
XXIII: The Necessity of a Government as Energetic as the One Proposed to the Preservation of the Union
Likely author of this Federalist Paper, presenting the case for an energetic federal government.
XXIV: The Powers Necessary to the Common Defense Further Considered
Likely author of this Federalist Paper, defending the proposed Constitution's military provisions.
XXV: The Same Subject Continued (The Powers Necessary to the Common Defense Further Considered)
The actual author of this Federalist Paper, writing as Publius to advocate for ratification.
XXVI: The Idea of Restraining the Legislative Authority in Regard to the Common Defense Considered
Writes as Publius, arguing against restrictions on legislative authority for common defense.
XXVII: The Same Subject Continued (The Idea of Restraining the Legislative Authority in Regard to the Common Defense Considered)
Likely author of this Federalist Paper, arguing for the efficacy of the proposed government without military coercion.
XXVIII: The Same Subject Continued (The Idea of Restraining the Legislative Authority in Regard to the Common Defense Considered)
Primary author of this Federalist Paper, arguing for federal military power.
Federalist No. 29: Concerning the Militia
Primary author of this paper, writing as Publius to advocate for federal control over the militia.
XXX: Concerning the General Power of Taxation
Likely author of this Federalist Paper, arguing for a general power of taxation.
The Same Subject Continued (Concerning the General Power of Taxation)
The likely author of this paper, writing as Publius to defend the Constitution's taxation provisions.
XXXII: The Same Subject Continued (Concerning the General Power of Taxation)
Likely author of this Federalist Paper, defending the Constitution's taxation provisions.
XXXIII: The Same Subject Continued (Concerning the General Power of Taxation)
Likely author of this Federalist Paper, defending the Constitution's taxation provisions.
XXXIV: The Same Subject Continued (Concerning the General Power of Taxation)
The actual author of this Federalist Paper, writing as Publius.
XXXV: The Same Subject Continued (Concerning the General Power of Taxation)
Primary author of this Federalist Paper, presenting economic and political arguments for broad federal taxation.
XXXVI: The Same Subject Continued (Concerning the General Power of Taxation)
The actual author of this Federalist Paper, writing under the pseudonym Publius.
LIX: Concerning the Power of Congress to Regulate the Election of Members
Likely author of this Federalist Paper, defending the Constitution's election regulation clause.
LX: The Same Subject Continued (Concerning the Power of Congress to Regulate the Election of Members)
Likely author of this Federalist Paper, arguing for federal control of election regulations.
LXI: The Same Subject Continued (Concerning the Power of Congress to Regulate the Election of Members)
Likely author of this Federalist Paper, writing as Publius.
LXV: The Powers of the Senate Continued
Writes as Publius, defending the constitutional design for impeachment trials.
LXVI: Objections to the Power of the Senate to Set as a Court for Impeachments Further Considered
The actual author of this Federalist Paper, writing as Publius.
LXVII: The Executive Department
Likely author of this Federalist Paper, writing as Publius.
LXVIII: The Mode of Electing the President
Likely author of this Federalist Paper, arguing for the Electoral College.
The Real Character of the Executive
The actual author of this Federalist Paper, writing as Publius to clarify the real character of the executive.
LXX: The Executive Department Further Considered
The actual author of this Federalist Paper, writing as Publius.
LXXI: The Duration in Office of the Executive
Likely author of this Federalist Paper, advocating for executive independence.
LXXII: The Same Subject Continued, and Re-Eligibility of the Executive Considered
The presumed author of this Federalist Paper, advocating for executive re-eligibility.
LXXIII: The Provision for the Support of the Executive, and the Veto Power
Likely author of this paper, writing as Publius to advocate for the Constitution.
LXXIV: The Command of the Military and Naval Forces, and the Pardoning Power of the Executive
Implied author; writes under the pseudonym Publius to advocate for the Constitution.
LXXV: The Treaty-Making Power of the Executive
Implied as the writer of Federalist No. 75, defending the constitutional treaty-making process.
LXXVI: The Appointing Power of the Executive
The actual author of Federalist No. 76, writing under the pseudonym Publius.
LXXVII: The Appointing Power Continued and Other Powers of the Executive Considered
The actual author of this Federalist Paper, writing as Publius to advocate for the proposed Constitution.
LXXVIII: The Judiciary Department
Primary author of Federalist No. 78, arguing for judicial independence and life tenure.
LXXIX: The Judiciary Continued
Attributed as the author of Federalist No. 79, arguing for fixed judicial compensation.
LXXX: The Powers of the Judiciary
Likely author of this Federalist Paper, advocating for a strong national judiciary.
LXXXI: The Judiciary Continued, and the Distribution of the Judicial Authority
The actual author of this Federalist Paper, writing as Publius.
LXXXII: The Judiciary Continued
Likely author of this Federalist Paper, writing as Publius to defend the judiciary provisions.
LXXXIII: The Judiciary Continued in Relation to Trial by Jury
Likely author of this Federalist Paper, arguing for the Constitution's approach to civil jury trials.
LXXXIV: Certain General and Miscellaneous Objections to the Constitution Considered and Answered
Likely author of this Federalist Paper, arguing for ratification.
LXXXV: Concluding Remarks
Primary author of this concluding paper, defending the Constitution and urging ratification.
Endnotes
Implied as the author of many of the essays to which these endnotes refer, particularly those on taxation and the militia.
