Orders on Convention payroll, 1788-1790.

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Orders on Convention payroll, 1788-1790.

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Per Resolves 1787, Oct Sess, c 9 (Oct. 25, 1787), the Massachusetts General Court directed delegates to be chosen for a state convention to ratify the federal constitution; they were allowed the same reimbursement given to legislators for travel and attendance. The convention was held in Boston Jan.9-Feb. 7, 1788, when its payroll was approved. Payroll proper is found in: Massachusetts. Office of the Secretary of State. Massachusetts archives collection ((M-Ar)45X), v. 278, p. 162, along with other convention-related documents. Series consists of orders sent by convention delegates to the state treasurer for reimbursement per payroll.

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