Proceedings of the Constitutional Convention of 1820, 1820-1821.

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Proceedings of the Constitutional Convention of 1820, 1820-1821.

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Pursuant to St 1820, c 15, a constitutional convention was held in Boston from Nov. 1820 to Jan. 1821, after approval by the electorate. Proceedings of the convention constitute an official journal of convention daily business as recorded by Benjamin Pollard, elected secretary.

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