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Constitutional FAQ Answer #84

Q84. "Who was the person who actually wrote the words of the Constitution onto paper?"

A. Jacob Shallus, an assistant clerk of the Pennsylvania State Assembly, was paid $30 to transcribe the final draft of the Constitution.

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