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Repository:
New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230
Summary:
A Convention of Delegates of the State of New York adopted five amendments to the Constitution of 1777 on October 27, 1801.
The amendments dealt with reorganization of the Senate and Assembly and powers of the Council of Appointment. The engrossed
text of the amendments is signed by Aaron Burr, president, and James Van Ingen and Joseph Constant, Secretaries of the Convention.
The Constitution of 1777 contained no provision for amendment.
Creator:
Title:
Amendments to the first state constitution
Quantity:
0.2 cubic feet
1 item
Inclusive Dates:
1801
Series Number:
A1803
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