The bill for a celebration party for the 55 drafters of the US Constitution was for 54 bottles of Madeira, 60 bottles of claret, 8 bottles of whiskey, 22 bottles of port, 8 bottles of hard cider, 12 beers and seven bowls of alcohol punch large enough that "ducks could swim in them." 4
Now thats a party
Ever wonder what was drunk after signing the Constitution?
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Ever wonder what was drunk after signing the Constitution?
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I think they knew what was coming if they signed it, so speed was of the essence. After all, you don't want to decant the wines for too longRich Greenberg wrote: One hopes that there is not a similar "bill of lading" for the pre-signing party!
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Would have been more, but that 12 pack of beer for a starter made them sick
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Re: Ever wonder what was drunk after signing the Constitutio
That is pretty weak eh? Nevermind the odd guy out who didn't like Madeira...
Andy Velebil wrote:...for the 55 drafters of the US Constitution was for 54 bottles of Madeira...