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Back to Philadelphia.   So now this book has shown me the tragedy that is befalling America post war under the Articles of Confederation.  Our economy is faulting, the people our loosing faith and our politicians  are agreeing less than usual.  Congress still has no power to collect taxes, so our soldiers still haven't been paid.  Riots and Rebellions are popping up everywhere.  Gee were sure in good shape.  Congress, located in New York of all places, has finally allowed for a Convention to "Revise and Edit the Articles of Confederation."  The delegates slowly gathered in Philadelphia and elected Washington the President of the Convention.  Poor Mr. Washington has had a terrible time.  Nine years of wars, the death of his favorite brother, and not being home has left him reluctant and tired.  However his honor and duty gave him the strength to go to the convention.  55 delegates were elected from all states, except Rhode Island, were sent, but all were never there.  The convention started in May, and some didn't get their till August.   What a mess!