A closely written speech justifying the proposed constitution. Appears to have been used at a town meeting. The manuscript originator penned this for a rare look into the forming of the Connecticut Constitution. Privately delivered at a meeting of the voters in the town which he represented at the Convention. In small part, "I have had a slight agency in forming this Constitution, I hope to be indulged in a few remarks on some of its provisions...Passing over the Bill of Rights I would first notice the 2nd Article, entitled Distribution of Power...all the powers of government here were vested in one general court...had the power of enacting laws at pleasure...it possessed all the legislative, all the judicial and all the executive power of the Colony. the frame is stressed white color with brown wood undertones and has double sided glass. 4 pages.

Paper has corner tears and folding evident with the bottom left corner missing not affecting any text. Some foxing, staining, and damp stain in places. Framed h. 17.75" w. 21.25"