The federalist papers were authored by Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison.
- Alexander Hamilton (51 articles: Nos. 1, 6–9, 11–13, 15–17, 21–36, 59–61, and 65–85)
- James Madison (29 articles: Nos. 10, 14, 18–20,[17] 37–58 and 62–63)
- John Jay (5 articles: Nos. 2–5 and 64).