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SIGNER:“THIS STATE HATH . . . RATIFIEDTHE . . . CONSTITUTION”
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HUNTINGTON, SAMUEL. Letter Signed, “Sam’l Huntington,” to Governor of
NJ William Livingston, informing him that CT has ratified the U.S. Constitution. 1 page,
folio, with integral blank; folds.
Norwich, 23 January 1788
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I am honored with your Excellency’s favour of the 9th Instant, acquainting me that the State over
whichYou have the honour to preside, hath unanimously ratified the Federal Constitution.
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I have now the pleasure to informYou, that this State hath also ratified the same Constitution, by a
majority of more than three to one.”