The Constitution Of The State Of Rhode Island And Providence Plantations As Adopted By The

by Fenner Constitutional Convention President James Vice President Henry Y Cranston Thomas A

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Providence: Knowles & Vose, 1842. 8vo, pp. 24; removed from binding, wrappers wanting, lightly toned, last 2 leaves miscreased; all else very good. The first legally binding Rhode Island constitution, adopted overwhelmingly via referendum in November of 1842 although with a low voter turnout . It was created in response to the Dorrite People's Constitution, following the failure of an earlier draft. Not in American Imprints or Bartlett; Sabin 70572.

• Binding: Wrappers

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