William Smith to Otho H. Williams (August 22, 1789)

Our house will I expect this day finish the Amendments, so far as in their power, after considerable debate & alteration, the greatest objections arose from those opposed to the constitution, very high words passed in the house on this occasion, & what nearly amounted to direct chalenges,1 the weather was excessive hot, & what nearly amounted to direct chalenges, the weather was excessive hot, & the blood warm. on the change in the Air the heat of Debate Subsided, & all are now in good humour.