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On the part and behalf of the State of Delaware.-Thomas McKean (February 12, 1779), John Dickinson (May 5, 1779), Nicholas Van Dyke.

On the part and behalf of the State of Maryland.-John Hanson (March 1, 1781), Daniel Carroll (March 1, 1781).

On the part and behalf of the State of Virginia.-Richard Henry Lee, John Banister, Thomas Adams, Jno. Harvie, Francis Lightfoot Lee.

On the part and behalf of the State of North Carolina.-John Penn (July 21, 1778), Corns. Harnett, John Williams.

On the part and behalf of the State of South Carolina.-Henry Laurens, William Henry Drayton, Jno. Mathews, Richard Hutson, Thos. Heyward, Jr.

On the part and behalf of the State of Georgia.-Jno. Walton (July 24, 1778), Edwd. Telfair, Edward Langworthy.

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9. Provision as to migration or importation of certain persons.Habeas corpus.-Bills of attainder, etc.-Taxes, how apportioned. No export duty.-No commercial preferences.-Money, how drawn from treasury, etc.-No titular nobility.-Officers not to receive presents, etc.

10. States prohibited from the exercise of certain powers.

ARTICLE II.

1. President.-His term of office.Electors of President; number and how appointed.-Electors to vote on same day.-Qualification of President.-On whom his duties devolve in case of his removal, death, etc.-President's compensation.-His oath of office.

2. President to be Commander-inChief. He may require opinion of cabinet officers, etc.-May pardon.-Treaty-making power. -Nomination of certain officers. When President may fill vacancies.

3. President shall communicate to Congress.-He may convene and adjourn Congress, in case of disagreement; shall receive ambassadors, execute laws and commission officers.

4. All civil offices forfeited for certain crimes.

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