
The Proceedings of a Convention of Delegates, From the States of Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode-Island; the Counties of Cheshire and Grafton, in the States of New-Hampshire; and the County of Windham, in the States of Vermont
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This volume contains the complete proceedings of the Hartford Convention, a series of secret meetings held in Hartford, Connecticut, from December 1814 to January 1815. Delegates from Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, and Vermont convened to discuss their grievances concerning the ongoing War of 1812 and the increasing power of the federal government. The proceedings reveal the debates and resolutions considered by the delegates, reflecting the concerns of New England states regarding economic hardships, military conscription, and perceived violations of states' rights. ...
This volume contains the complete proceedings of the Hartford Convention, a series of secret meetings held in Hartford, Connecticut, from December 1814 to January 1815. Delegates from Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, and Vermont convened to discuss their grievances concerning the ongoing War of 1812 and the increasing power of the federal government. The proceedings reveal the debates and resolutions considered by the delegates, reflecting the concerns of New England states regarding economic hardships, military conscription, and perceived violations of states' rights. A crucial historical document, "The Proceedings of a Convention of Delegates..." offers invaluable insights into the political tensions and sectionalism that characterized the early years of the American republic. It remains essential reading for anyone interested in the War of 1812, the history of American federalism, and the challenges of maintaining national unity in the face of regional dissent. 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. 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. 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.