Constitutional convention of 1862 journal, 1862.

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Constitutional convention of 1862 journal, 1862.

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Proceedings contain the parliamentary record of the actions (e.g., resolutions, orders, motions, roll call vote tallies, transcriptions of committee reports) of the members of the 1862 Constitutional Convention convened for the purpose of drafting a new state constitution. Also included are numerous detailed reports submitted by state and local officers (e.g., report listing corporators of all banks organized under Illinois law from the Auditor of Public Accounts; report of supplies purchased for use by Illinois soldiers from the Quartermaster General; reports of expenditures from county boards of supervisors). A copy of the proposed constitution also is included.

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