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This volume contains the complete proceedings and debates of the 1837 Constitutional Convention of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Held in Harrisburg, the convention aimed to propose amendments to the existing state constitution. This historical record offers invaluable insight into the political discourse and foundational principles that shaped Pennsylvania's legal framework. Readers will find detailed transcripts of the discussions, arguments, and resolutions put forth by the delegates. These primary source materials shed light on the issues and concerns of the era, providing a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and compromises involved in constitutional reform. Proceedings and Debates of the Convention of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania serves as an essential resource for historians, legal scholars, and anyone interested in the evolution of American governance and constitutional law. 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 par