Journal of the Convention, Assembled at Springfield, June 7, 1847: In Pursuance Of an Act Of the General Assembly Of the State Of Illinois . . Or Revising the Constitution Of the State Of

Illinois; Convention, Illinois Constitutional

ISBN 10: 1142846601 / ISBN 13: 9781142846602

Published by Nabu Press, 2010

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• Title: Journal of the Convention, Assembled at Springfield, June 7, 1847: In Pursuance Of an Act Of the General Assembly Of the State Of Illinois . . Or Revising the Constitution Of the State Of
• Publisher: Nabu Press
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1142846601
• ISBN 13: 9781142846602
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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This is the official journal documenting the proceedings of the Illinois Constitutional Convention, which convened in Springfield on June 7, 1847. Assembled under the authority of an act approved February 20, 1847, by the Illinois General Assembly, the convention's purpose was to alter, amend, or revise the Constitution of the State of Illinois.

This historical record offers invaluable insights into the debates, decisions, and political climate surrounding the revision of Illinois' foundational legal document. It provides a detailed account of the discussions and resolutions that shaped the state's governance during a pivotal period in its history. A vital resource for legal scholars, historians, and anyone interested in the development of Illinois' political and legal framework, the "Journal of the Convention, Assembled at Springfield, June 7, 1847" remains a significant primary source for understanding the evolution of constitutional law and governance in the state.

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