Included in this series are both the rough and final drafts of all extant original copies (formerly loose) of the ordinances, resolutions and cornittee reports of the Constitutional Convention of 1867-68. The purpose of this convention was to write a new state constitution in accordance with the provisions of the Reconstruction Act passed by the United States Congress in March, 1867. The Journal of the Convention, a copy of which is in the Main Search Room, should be used to coordinate debate action, amendments proposed and final action on these documents.