Jan 29, 1834 Handwritten Document ~ Maine Senate ~ Proposed First Amendment For Sale

Feel free to check out more Antique Old Paper Items such as booklets, maps, postcards, tradecards, posters, books, ink blotters, prints, engravings, newspapers, advertising and other Related Items in Our Antique Shop.I'm a Maine Picker Scouring Northern New England in Search of Fresh to Market Antiques, Vintage & History! Listing Dozens of Items Weekly so Please Check Back Often and Thank You for Visiting! Up for Sale is a January 29,1834 handwritten official legislative document from the State of Maine - In Senate. This historical document is concerning a committee report on whether to put a constitutional amendment to a vote. The purpose is to alter the State Constitution to move the timing of the legislative sessions and elections away from the harsh winter months.***This January 29 document helped lay the ground work for the First Amendment to initially pass on March 10,1834 with the actually signing taking place on Sept 8,1834.This particular document is unsigned by any individual.Here is a list of arguments laid out over the 4 pages.*Shortening Sessions by 3 Weeks*Direct Cost Reduction - approx. $10,000 - savings on fuel, light and attendance fees*Relief for Farmers in regards to the winter session*Changing the election cycle for choosing state and county officers.*Travel argument for safer travel during the Apr-Oct period and less so for winter monthsMeasures 12 3/4" x 8" as shown in photo 1. One large sheet folded in half will make up the 4 pages. No binding. This 4 page document is legible with 95% easily decipherable. AI helped with the words I could not decipher.Condition: fold crease has a tear about halfway from top to center. paper age browning, light foxing, ink smudges, fading***Professionally packaged to ensure safe and secure delivery.Signature confirmation due upon delivery with the USPS.***Please Enlarge Each Photo for a Better View of Condition and Take the Time to Read the Entire Condition section. Thank You.