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To the independent electors, of the city and county of Albany : At a public and general meeting of the Federalists of the city of Albany, a committee, consisting of fifteen persons, was appointed for the purpose of collecting the sentiments of the different districts of the county, on the subject of nominating candidates for members of the Convention and legislature. ...

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Other Authors:	M'Clallen, Robert
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Series:	Early American imprints. Evans (1639-1800) ; no. 45257.
Subjects:	United States. > Constitution. New York (State). > Convention > (1788) New York (State). > Legislature > Elections. Elections > New York (State) Nominations for office > New York (State) New York (State) > Politics and government > 1775-1865. Broadsides.
Online Access:	Evans Digital Edition

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