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Message of President William H. Taft to the United States Congress transmitting copy of the constitution ratified by New Mexico and recommending its approval,, February 24, 1911

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Scope and Contents From the File: On June 29, 1910 Governor William J. Mills issued a proclamation calling for an election to be held on September 6 for delegates to the Constitutional Convention. A constitution was adopted, November 21, by the delegates. Governor Mills issued another proclamation designating January 21, 1911 as the day for ratification or rejection by the people. The constitution was easily adopted by the people of the Territory and approved by Congress. President William H. Taft affixed his signature to the...
Dates: February 24, 1911