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U.S. Constitutional Convention 1787 (2021 Edition)

Grand Convention at Philadelphia, May to September, 1787, Quill Project 2021 Edition.

Committee on Postponed Matters

Committee consisting of a deputy from each state, charged with resolving postponed questions on debt, security, presidential powers and elections, and legislative rights and privileges.

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Session 6320: 1787-09-04 15:00:00

Third Report of the Committee on Postponed Matters and Resolution and Order on Costs of Convention created.

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Instruction to Devise a Plan to Defray Costs of Convention

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[The Convention Instructs the Committee on Postponed Matters]

To prepare and report a plan for defraying the expences of this Convention

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