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==Constitutional Convention==

==Constitutional Convention==

In 1787, when the general convention met at Philadelphia for the purpose of forming a constitution for the country, Mr. King was sent to it by the legislature of Massachusetts, and, when the convention of that State was called, in order to discuss the system of government proposed, was likewise chosen a member of it by the inhabitants of Newburyport. In both assemblies, he was in favour of the present constitution. In 1788, he removed to New York city.

In 1787, when the general convention met at Philadelphia for the purpose of forming a constitution for the country, Mr. King was sent to it by the legislature of Massachusetts, and, when the convention of that State was called, in order to discuss the system of government proposed, was likewise chosen a member of it by the inhabitants of Newburyport. In both assemblies, he was in favour of the present constitution. Other members of the Massachusetts delegation to the Convention were [[Elbridge Gerry]], [[Nathaniel Gorham]], and [[Caleb Strong]].

 

In 1788, he removed to New York city.

==New York Legislature==

==New York Legislature==