Report on preamble, 1849, Oct.

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Report on preamble, 1849, Oct.

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This two-page document contains the preamble to the California constitution as submitted by the California Constitution Preamble Committee. The document is signed by Myron Norton, chair of the committee, and committee member William M. Gwin. Both Norton and Gwin were signers of the California Constitution. The facsimile may be used for reference purposes only.

1 facsimile, 33 cm.

Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens

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