Journal of the Convention Assembled at Springfield June 7 1847

<p>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. </p><p>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.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>