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State Delegates and Election of the President & Secretary
14 May 1787
Where: Philadelphia
Delegates from many of the different states were present. The following states were represented: Massachusetts, NewYork, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia.
In the document you will see Alexander Hamilton of New York and George Washington and James Madison of Virginia.
George Washington was unanimously elected by ballot as the President of the State House. William Jackson Esquire was elected Secretary.
Updated 07 Jun 2007 (Created 04 Jan 2007)
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Federal Convention Rules
28 May 1789
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Posted 04 Jan 2007