Bassett, Richard (1745–1815)
BASSETT, RICHARD (1745–1815)
Richard Bassett represented Delaware at the constitutional convention of 1787 and signed the Constitution. Although there is no record of his speaking at the Convention, he was a leader in securing Delaware's ratification. He went on to become governor and chief justice of Delaware, and a United States senator.
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(1986)
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