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Butler, Pierce, 1744-1822 [New Jersey plan]: Resolved that the Articles of Confederation.... [partial]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00819.08 Author/Creator: Butler, Pierce, 1744-1822 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Manuscript document Date: 15 June 1787 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 33 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

In Butler's hand. A partial transcription of the New Jersey plan.

Butler, Pierce, 1744-1822

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