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[1825]

[Counsellors chosen]

and a Secretary of State.
The whole number of Votes given was 155
necessary to a choice 78
Daniel Wood Esqr. had 108
William Chadwick Esqr. " 107
Jonathan Thayer Esqr. " 85
Abraham Morrill Esqr. " 117
Daniel Merrill Esqr. " 126
Elias Stowell Esqr. " 153
Daniel Wilkins Esqr. " 108
and they were severally declared to be duly elected.

The Convention then proceeded to the choice of a Secretary of State.

[Secy. of State chosen]

The whole number of Votes given was 153
Necessary to a choice 77
Amos Nichols Esqr. had 153
and was declared unanimously elected.
The two Branches then separated.

[Message from the Governor]

The Secretary of State then came in and laid on the table a written message from the Governor accompanyed [accompanied] by explanitory [explanatory] Documents, which were read and ordered to lie on the table; And

[order for printing the Message]

On motion of Mr. Holland, ordered that the Secretary procure to be printed for the use of the Members of this Board 100 Copies of the Governors message.

[Notice ordered to the Counsellors]

On motion of Mr. Ripley, Ordered that the Secretary of State be directed to notify Daniel Wood, William Chadwick, Jonathan Thayer, Abraham Morrell, Daniel Merrill, Elias Stowell and Daniel Wilkins Esquires, that they have been duly elected