JOURNAL OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CONVENTION, HOLDEN AT WINDSOR, VERMONT, FEBRUARY 16, 1825; FOR THE PURPOSE OF TAKING PRELIMINARY MEASURES TO EFFECT AN IMPROVED NAVIGATION ON CONNECTICUT RIVER. PUBLISHED BY ORDER OF THE CONVENTION.

Windsor, Vermont: W. Spooner, [1825]. 12pp, stitched and untrimmed. Widely margined, lightly tanned, leaves creased. Very Good. With the contemporary signature, 'Simeon Adams Esq Marlborough Vermont.'

Delegates are listed by State [primarily NH and VT, with some representation from CT and MA] and Town, and their doings recorded. Their Memorial to Congress argues that the Connecticut River "is an object of primary importance in a national point of view," and solicits "the patronage of the National Government" in funding the necessary improvements.
FIRST EDITION. AI 21080 [4]. Rink 4384 [4]. Item #20303

Price: $250.00

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