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Journal of the Constitutional Convention

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Created 04 Jan 2007

State Delegates and Election of the President & Secretary

14 May 1787

Where: Philadelphia

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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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These documents outline the Rules to be observed as the standing orders of the Convention.

Updated 07 Jun 2007 (Created 04 Jan 2007)

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