ROCKINGHAM CONVENTION
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The first State party convention held in New Hampshire. August 5, 1812, a mass meeting of 1500 voters assembled at Portsmouth, Rockingham County, adopted a platform, nominated a full ticket. State, Electoral and Congressional, and joined in a vigorous address to President Madison.
By John Franklin Jameson
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